Phrase

Rain On Your Parade

Meaning:

To spoil someone’s fun or plans; ruining a pleasurable moment.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry, I don't... I don't mean to rain on your parade.
  • Not to rain on your parade, but you may have a tough time getting flights this late.
  • I don't mean to rain on your parade or anything, but it kind of looks like an interrogation room.
  • Sorry to rain on your parade, but there's no freaks here.
  • Don't let the taboos of others rain on your parade.
  • Hate to rain on your parade, but we still don't have Curtin.
  • Well, far be it from me to rain on your parade, but we have another problem.
  • Not to rain on your parade, but I had to say goodbye to Anna.
  • Maybe one day I won't be the rain on your parade, but today's not it.
  • Look, um, I don't want to, you know, rain on your parade, but um...