It's raining cats and dogs

[naufragis]

hello everybody!

I need some advice in using weather idioms.

from my point of view, from my location I'm actually looking outside the window, I couldn't believe it's summer.
the middle of germany is appearing quite London-like:
"It's raining cats and dogs.", date is july 12, though ... .

would you please put some enlightenment on this saying?
where it comes from?

many thanks in advance
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[Torsten]

Hi Naufragis,

You've asked a good question. I think there are various explanations and maybe Alan or Bruce will relate theirs too. As far as I know your weather idiom refers to the time when sailors would believe that cats and dogs had influence over storms and would bring in rain. There is probably more to that...
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[naufragis]

hi torsten,

I'm curious about to know ...
I long for better times.
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