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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Raining cats and dogs
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Raining cats and dogs

A.

A very heavy downpour

B.

To escape from the situation

C.

Cats and dogs getting wet in rain

D.

At the exact time

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: Raining cats and dogs means a very heavy and noisy rainfall. This idiom does not relate to actual animals but is used to describe extremely heavy rain. (Hindi: मूसलाधार बारिश होना)
Example: Don’t forget your umbrella – it’s raining cats and dogs outside!
Other related idioms and their meanings:
Come rain or shine – No matter what happens
Under the weather – Feeling ill
A storm in a teacup – A big fuss over a small matter
Take by storm – To succeed quickly or become popular suddenly

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