As correctly stated, this is a literal phrase dating from 17th century England. Back in the day, peasants used what little land they owned for crops and such, so could not afford to keep cats and dogs on their land. As a result, people used to keep their animals on the thatched roofs of their cottages. When it rained heavily, the thatching became very perilous and slippery, causing the cats and dogs to fall off!
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Guy 1:"Dude you're such a douche!"
Guy 2: "Doucheeee"
Guy 3: "Doucheeee"
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Guy 2: "It's raining douches!"
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Guy 3: "Doucheeee"
Guy 1: "Doucheeee"
Guy 2: "It's raining douches!"
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3. the act of being bullshat.
syn. - guavenous.
"I got hit with a blue shell, then two green shells, knocking me off the course on Wario Stadium -- then Lakitu put me back down on the course right onto a big banana, and then Baby Luigi's chain chomp knocked me off the course a SECOND time!! It's raining guavas!!! I'm never playing this game again!
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