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“But we’ve had nine powerful back-to-back storms rip through the county over the past week alone. Unfortunately, when it’s raining cats and dogs, there’s not a lot we can do but wait it out.”

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According to the poll, only 9% say they always use an umbrella to keep themselves dry when it’s raining cats and dogs.

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For example, if he hears the expression “It’s raining cats and dogs,” he expects tabbies and terriers to fall from the skies.

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“Our wedding was so beautiful, even though it was raining cats and dogs that day,” she said.

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"The story of 'raining cats and dogs' has invited many colourful tales over the centuries," says Dent.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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