English / idiom
Rain on Someone's Parade
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To spoil someone's joy, ruin their plans, or dampen their enthusiasm
In context
01
I hate to rain on your parade, but the forest ranger warned that a flash flood is expected this afternoon.
02
Whenever the young scouts plan an adventurous trek, the cynical guide tries to rain on their parade.
Synonyms
spoil the fun,dampen spirits,burst someone's bubble
Antonyms
cheer someone up,encourage,bolster confidence
Collocations
hate to rain on someone's parade,don't rain on my parade,try to rain on someone's parade