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Why We Say ‘Raining Cats And Dogs’

Why We Say ‘Raining Cats And Dogs’

Jan 17, 2024 3:41 PM

Have you ever heard someone say, “It's raining cats and dogs,” when the weather gets “ruff”? Purr-haps you're curious to know how that interesting phrase came about? Here’s what the experts think.

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