Cata Doxa

Why is it said, it's raining "cats and dogs" why not, "kings and queens"

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Shirley Hawkins

Date: 4/27/2021 11:24:00 PM

Cataract....waterfall... Thank you Gershon that sounds very likely that the expression may have come from that. I loved the idea of a light rain called "kittens and puppies" better. They would be too small to cause "A pawing of wain.... Purr-fect

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/27/2021 5:39:00 PM

So, Shirley, do you think this expression comes from the older English 'catadupe,' or perhaps from the Greek words meaning contrary to normal experience? I suppose a light rain might be 'kittens and puppies.' ~ Me-ow

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/23/2021 11:56:00 AM

Kings and Queens are dedicated to becoming aces? The French just say that "It is raining like a cow pisses"! Aloha! Rico

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/23/2021 3:09:00 PM

Ooh la la.....