‘Rain on someone’s parade’
This expression suggests
that spoiling someone’s happy feelings is similar to having it rain during a
parade. The expression is usually used in the negative. In other words, it means,
according to Macmillan dictionary, it means: “to do something to stop someone
enjoying something good that is happening to them.”
Example 01 – She is in a great mood, so don’t tell
me anything that might change the way she’s feeling. Don’t rain on her parade,
ok?
Example 02 – I hate to rain on your parade, but
your plans are all wrong.
Example 03 – I don't mean to rain on your parade,
but I have some bad news.
SYNONYMS:
(Vulgar) to
piss in
someone's cornflakes which means ‘to
disappoint or irritate someone.’
Example: Sorry to piss in your
cornflakes, but my mom's got asthma, so take your cigarettes
outside.
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