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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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