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What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?

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raining cats and dogs

Definition:

raining very heavily

Usage:

informal, conversational

Sample Dialogue:

A: Wow, look outside. It's raining cats and dogs.
B: I guess we'll have to cancel our tennis game.
A: Maybe we can play tomorrow, instead.

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