French Idiom Compared: It's Raining Like a Peeing Cow

French Idiom Compared: It's Raining Like a Peeing Cow

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores idiomatic expressions related to heavy rain across different languages. It focuses on the French expression 'it rains like a pissing cow,' explaining its origin and usage. The video provides examples of the expression in context and compares it to similar expressions in German, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Catalan, and Greek. The video highlights the cultural nuances and humor in these expressions, emphasizing the common imagery of pouring liquids.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the cow in the expression 'it rains like a pissing cow'?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Can you provide an example of how to use the expression 'it rains like a pissing cow' in a sentence?

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