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Why We Say ‘Raining Cats And Dogs’

March 22, 2025

Updated: March 22, 2025, 12:13 am EDTPublished: March 22, 2025, 12:13 am EDT

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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