raining on one's parade
Ruining someone's moment
To rain on someone's parade is to spoil their moment of happiness or excitement with unwelcome news, criticism, or negativity.
The image is of a downpour ruining an outdoor celebration: I hate to rain on your parade, but the funding fell through.
Often appears in disclaimers before delivering bad news.
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- sabotageDeliberate disruption of operations
- underminingWeakening by covert means
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- discouragementLoss of confidence
obstacle · spoilsport · frustration · interference · dismissal · buzzkill · killjoy · betrayal · rejection · hindrance · wet blanket · resistance · criticism · opposition · dismay · irritation · sadness · contradiction
raining on one's paradeencouraging
Giving confidence or hope
lifting spirits · hyping up · validating · adding fuel to the fire · fanning the flames
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