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rain on someone's parade
Verb
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
（比喩的に）他人の計画、期待、目標などを批判や妨害で意図的に台無しにし、失望させること / 他人の勢いを削ぎ、落胆させる行為
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(figuratively) To disappoint or discourage someone by ruining or criticising their plans or aspirations.
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rain on someone's parade
I don't want to rain on someone's parade, but their proposal has a few serious flaws.
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I don't want to rain on someone's parade, but their proposal has a few serious flaws.
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