In the United States, people sometimes say, "It's raining cats and dogs," in place of, "It's raining hard." Most have heard the expression and understand its meaning. This expression is part of ______ in the United States.

A. nonmaterial culture
B. material culture
C. artificial culture
D. cultural appropriation


Answer: A

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