Discover the Origin of the Idiom 'Raining Cats and Dogs'
Explore the origins of the idiom 'Raining Cats and Dogs' with intriguing theories including Northern European mythology, animal behavior during heavy rain, and 17th-century roofing practices. Uncover the meaning behind this popular expression that has roots in historical events.
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IDIOM CHALLENGE Its raining cats and dogs
ITS RAINING CATS AND DOGS Which theory suits best? It came from Northern European mythology, where the cats influenced the weather and dogs influenced the wind.
ITS RAINING CATS AND DOGS Which theory suits best? When people thought of cats and dogs fighting in a loud and abrupt manner, it started down pouring.
ITS RAINING CATS AND DOGS Which theory best suits? In the 17th century, when there was heavy rain, the gutters would be filled with debris, including dead animals. http://www.gregautry.us/wp-content/uploads/unkown-dead-thingy-300x225.jpg
ITS RAINING CATS AND DOGS Which theory suits best? In the 1700 s, the roofs were made with sod. The animals would lay on the sod. When there was heavy rainfall, the roof would get wet, causing the animals to fall off the roof. File:Sod roof Oslo.jpg http://www.finearttips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cat-on-roof-300x202.jpg
ACCORDING TO ETMYONLINE.NET: Coming from unknown origin, the idiom Raining cats and dogs refers to cats and dogs slipping off of sod roofs when they got wet during heavy rain during the early 1700 s.
