What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' imply?

Exploring the World of Idioms

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Cats and dogs are falling from the sky.
It is raining heavily.
It is raining very lightly.
It is a sunny day.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal action suggested by 'turn a blind eye'?
To close one's eyes.
To ignore something knowingly.
To turn around.
To blind oneself.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which idiom is used to describe a very easy task?
Tickled pink
In a pickle
Eat your heart out
Piece of cake
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'in a pickle' mean?
To be in a happy state
To be literally inside a pickle
To be confused
To be in a difficult situation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the complete expression of 'happy as a clam'?
Happy as a clam at high tide
Happy as a clam at low tide
Happy as a clam in the sea
Happy as a clam on land
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom 'goody two-shoes' refer to?
A famous storybook character
A type of shoe
A mischievous person
Someone who always follows the rules
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'wouldn't be caught dead' express?
A life-threatening scenario
A preference to avoid certain situations
A culinary preference
A fashion statement
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