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rain on someone's parade in Japanese

rain on someone's parade in Japanese is 水を差す.

rain on someone's parade in Japanese

水を差す
verb
Pronounced: mizuosasu
(figuratively) To disappoint or discourage someone by ruining or criticizing their plans or aspirations.
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What is "rain on someone's parade" in Japanese?

"rain on someone's parade" in Japanese is 水を差す.

How do you pronounce 水を差す?

"rain on someone's parade" in Japanese is 水を差す, pronounced "mizuosasu".

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