Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
We had just started planning the class trip to Manali when the principal rained on our parade by announcing extra classes for the whole week.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → spoilt something that we were happy about
| Rain on someone’s parade (underlined idiom) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to spoil someone’s pleasure or happy plans |
| Example | Neha was excited about her new phone, but her brother rained on her parade by pointing out a scratch. |