The surprise audit rained on one's parade just as the team was about to celebrate the project's completion.

Sometimes I get the sinking feeling that the parade passed someone by, and I never got to experience what everyone else seemed to take for granted.

I don't want to rain on one's parade, but we need to consider the potential risks before announcing the plan.

I didn't mean to piss on someone's parade, but I had to point out the safety issue.

I know I rained on someone's parade when I told them the event was canceled.

By correcting her prematurely, he was raining on someone's parade at the award ceremony.

Whenever Mark points out the budget shortfall, he rains on someone's parade during the planning meeting.

After the championship win, the mayor led a ticker-tape parade down Main Street where newspapers and ribbons fluttered like snow.

During the debate, several parades of horribles were invoked to sway the undecided voters.

During the summer festival, the city's fashion parades drew crowds who loved the colorful streetwear and bold accessories.