How did the phrase 'it's raining cats and dogs' originate?

The popular weather phrase, "it's raining cats and dogs" can be traced back hundreds of years in different works of literature.
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How did the phrase 'it's raining cats and dogs' originate?

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What is the origin of the phrase it's raining cats and dogs?

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Why do we say: It's Raining Cats and Dogs?

What is the origin of the phrase it's raining cats and dogs?

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