Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
The mother-in-law deliberately rained on the new bride’s parade when she asked her to change the dress of her choice.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. To spoil a moment.
- To spoil a moment is a suitable option.
- The meaning of the expression "rained on the new bride's parade" is to ruin or interrupt someone else's happy or exciting occasion.
- Here, the new bride's happiness and enthusiasm fell apart when her mother-in-law insisted that she wear a different attire, upsetting her and destroying her wonderful moment.