Unlock the Secret CodeWhy Idioms MatterRachel BoyceMar 17, 2025∙ Paid321ShareImagine you're reading a book and someone says, "It's raining cats and dogs." You look outside, and… well, no cats or dogs are falling from the sky. Confused? You've just encountered an idiom!English Language Lab is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeIdioms are those quir…This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext