CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

IF I WERE YOU

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
to rain on my parade
A
desanimarme, ser un aguafiestas
B
llover en mi desfile
C
desfilar en la lluvia
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Don’t rain on my parade is an admonishment to not ruin someone’s enthusiasm, to not put a damper upon the proceedings, to not spoil someone’s fun. The phrase don’t rain on my parade gained popularity in the 1960s when a song by the same name was performed in the stage musical, Funny Girl.

Detailed explanation-2: -US, informal. : to spoil someone’s pleasure. I don’t mean to rain on your parade, but I have some bad news.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Don’t Rain on My Parade” is a popular song from the 1964 musical Funny Girl. It was also featured in the 1968 movie version of the musical. The song was written by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne. Both the movie and stage versions feature Barbra Streisand performing the song.

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