Check outside, it's raining cats and dogs! Idioms born from the weather

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English forecast Check outside, it's raining cats and dogs! Idioms born from the weather 3 min. Weather shapes more than just the land — it shapes language too! From "under the weather" to "every cloud has a silver lining," weather-inspired idioms reveal centuries of human observation, culture, and storytelling. Here, we explore 12 of the most colorful phrases that use the climate to express emotion, behavior, and fate. Read full article

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