Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 > : "Also confusing sayings such as 'raining cats and dogs' - this one has been used a fair bit, but I certainly do not know why people say it and fail to see any connection between rain and cats and dogs.", this is definitely an 'English' expression.It may arise from the era of thatched roofs when downpours would bring cats and dogs dozing atop houses down onto the occupants.Cats and dogs would sleep in the roofs because heat rises and it would be the warmest place in the cottage. Rainbow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.