Why Do People Say ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs’?

Imagine it’s a really stormy day, and the rain is coming down so hard that it feels like animals are falling from the sky. That’s what ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’ means! This funny phrase has been around for hundreds of years. It started in ancient times when people thought heavy rain looked like animals being washed away. Now, we use this expression to describe a really strong downpour.

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  1. When it’s raining so hard that the streets are like a river, you might say, 'It’s raining cats and dogs!'
  2. If your friend is stuck outside in a big storm, they could say, 'It’s raining cats and dogs!'
  3. Your mom might use this phrase when she sees the sky darkening before a heavy downpour.

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