Don't rain on my parade — I'm excited about this.
rain on someone's parade
idiom B1
To spoil someone's celebration.
Origin
first recorded 20th c.20th-century American; popularised by the song 'Don't Rain on My Parade' from the musical Funny Girl (1964).
I didn't want to rain on her parade by pointing out the flaws in her plan.
He held his tongue, unwilling to rain on their parade even as he foresaw the inevitable disappointment ahead.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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be someone's to lose
To be anticipated to be won by someone.