“Raining cats and dogs”

Definition

Raining very heavily.

Examples

Examples

“It’s raining cats and dogs outside.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Raining cats and dogs" mean?
"Raining cats and dogs" means raining very heavily..
How do you use "Raining cats and dogs" in a sentence?
Example: "It’s raining cats and dogs outside."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Raining cats and dogs"?
Лить как из ведра. / Շատ ուժեղ անձրև գալ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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