cats and dogs
The phrase 'cats and dogs' is an idiom primarily used to describe heavy rainfall, though it has other less common meanings.
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Definition
B2Weather
(idiom, informal)Describes very heavy or intense rainfall.
Example
- Don't forget your umbrella; it's raining cats and dogs outside.
- We had to cancel the picnic because it started raining cats and dogs.
C1Interpersonal Relationships
(idiom, informal)Describes people or things that are frequently in conflict.
Example
- Those two fight like cats and dogs.
- The siblings were like cats and dogs, always arguing.
C2Finance
(informal, jargon)Refers to stocks that are inexpensive but unlikely to yield significant profit.
Example
- He invested in some cats and dogs, hoping for a miracle.
- The portfolio was filled with cats and dogs, showing little promise.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cats and dogs":
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