S. Blais is a published author, blogger, and copywriter who lives outside of Washington D.C. She mis-uses the word "literally" on a regular basis.

An idiom is a phrase, or group of words, that cannot be understood from the meaning of each word on its own. In this story, Gavi's Granmom tells him it is about to "rain cats and dogs."

As you read, take notes on what the characters mean when they say it is going to “rain cats and dogs.”