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Feb 1 โข Miscellaneous Posting
๐บ๐ธ English Expressions: Donโt Rain on My Parade โ๐
Hey everyone! ๐
Todayโs expression is โdonโt rain on my parade.โ
๐ It means donโt spoil my happiness, excitement, or good mood.
You say it when someone is being negative or trying to ruin a moment youโre enjoying.
Origin:
This phrase comes from the image of a parade being ruined by rain โ something meant to be joyful suddenly turns unpleasant. It became popular in American English in the early 20th century and was later reinforced by songs and pop culture. ๐ถ
Examples:
โข I know it might not work out, but donโt rain on my parade! ๐
โข She was excited about the trip, but his comments really rained on her parade. ๐
โข Let me enjoy this win โ donโt rain on my parade. ๐
Figurative daily-life examples:
โข I finally finished the project, so please donโt rain on my parade. ๐ฏ
โข Heโs proud of his progress โ no need to rain on his parade. ๐
โข Todayโs a good day. Donโt rain on my parade! ๐
Now itโs your turn! ๐ฌ
Drop your own sentence using โdonโt rain on my paradeโ below ๐
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๐บ๐ธ English Expressions: Donโt Rain on My Parade โ๐
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