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UK//kʌm daʊn kæts ənd dɔːɡz//US//kʌm daʊn kæts ənd dɔɡz//

Meaning of Come down cats and dogs

To rain very heavily.

In simple words: To rain heavily.

Come down cats and dogs in a sentence

  • It's really starting to come down cats and dogs outside!
  • Don't forget your umbrella; it's supposed to come down cats and dogs today.
  • When it comes down cats and dogs, the streets can get flooded quickly.

How to use Come down cats and dogs

Used in casual conversation to describe very heavy rain. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a storm where cats and dogs are falling from the sky!

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Collocations with Come down cats and dogs

Synonyms for Come down cats and dogs

Opposites of Come down cats and dogs

  • clear up
  • dry out
  • stop raining

Common mistakes with Come down cats and dogs

  • Confusing it with 'cats and dogs' as in animals.
  • Using it in a formal context.
  • Incorrectly saying 'come down' instead of just 'cats and dogs' for rain.

Compare Come down cats and dogs with Pour, Downpour

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Frequently asked questions about Come down cats and dogs

What does Come down cats and dogs mean?

To rain heavily.

What is the definition of Come down cats and dogs?

To rain very heavily.

How do you use Come down cats and dogs in a sentence?

It's really starting to come down cats and dogs outside!

Can you give another example of Come down cats and dogs?

Don't forget your umbrella; it's supposed to come down cats and dogs today.

What are synonyms for Come down cats and dogs?

Common alternatives include rain heavily, pour, downpour.

What is the opposite of Come down cats and dogs?

Opposite meanings include clear up, dry out, stop raining.

What words go with Come down cats and dogs?

It commonly pairs with come down cats and dogs, rain cats and dogs, pour cats and dogs.

What are common mistakes when using Come down cats and dogs?

Confusing it with 'cats and dogs' as in animals. Using it in a formal context. Incorrectly saying 'come down' instead of just 'cats and dogs' for rain.

How do you pronounce Come down cats and dogs?

US: //kʌm daʊn kæts ənd dɔɡz//, UK: //kʌm daʊn kæts ənd dɔːɡz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Come down cats and dogs formal or informal?

"Come down cats and dogs" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Come down cats and dogs?

Used in casual conversation to describe very heavy rain. Not typically used in formal writing.