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raining cats and dogs

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raining cats and dogs

to be raining in great amounts. It was raining cats and dogs by the time I got home.

See also: cat, dog, rain

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In truth, it was raining cats and dogs, such belligerent shower all unprovoked by him who had picked no quarrels nor even been aware of his enemies until they assailed him. Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack View in context More results

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