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Question

Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind
him. He held an umbrella, but his clothes were
wet. "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" he
yelled at no one in particular.
Which statement describes the meaning of the phrase
"raining cats and dogs"?
(1 point)
The rain is about to stop.
It is raining very hard.
Cats and dogs are running from the rain.
Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.

Answer 1

The statement that describes the meaning of the phrase "raining cats and dogs" is: It is raining very hard.