Park ranger to a group of camping teenagers roasting hot dogs on a campfire:
"I'm sorry to rain on your parade, but this is private property. You have to evacuate the premises immediately."
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Rain on my Parade
We use the expression "TO RAIN ON SOMEBODY'S PARADE" when someone does something or something happens that ruins someone's plans or fun.
Park ranger to a group of camping teenagers roasting hot dogs on a campfire:
"I'm sorry to rain on your parade, but this is private property. You have to evacuate the premises immediately."
Has anyone ever spoiled your fun?
Park ranger to a group of camping teenagers roasting hot dogs on a campfire:
"I'm sorry to rain on your parade, but this is private property. You have to evacuate the premises immediately."
The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Be in Hot Water
If someone is in hot water, people are angry with them, and they are in trouble for something they did or said.
For example:
Mike: Oh, no! I forgot my wife's birthday.
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Jeff: You'll be in really hot water if you don't buy her a present right away.
Have you ever been in hot water?
For example:
Mike: Oh, no! I forgot my wife's birthday.
image courtesy of dreamstime.comHave you ever been in hot water?
The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
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