Rain on Someone's Parade

Idiom: Rain on Someone's Parade

Example 1:

John: I'm so excited to see the new Iron Man movie tonight! Let's go to In-n-Out before showtime and get burgers to have dinner in the theater. That sounds like a great idea, right?

Bill: I hate to rain on your parade, but they won't allow outside food in the theater. We can go their early and eat first. 

Example 2: 

Mom: Aren't you excited?! Our camping trip is only 2 days away! Just imagine all the fresh air, hiking, and the sounds of nature! I can't wait!

Teenager: No. I am not excited. There's no WIFI in the woods. I won't be able to text, watch videos, or send Snaps. That doesn't sounds fun at all.

Mom: Well I won't let you rain on my parade! It's going to be great! You'll have fun. I promise!

Meaning: to "rain on someone's parade" is to ruin their good mood or fun plans.

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To Pitch Camp

Idiom: to pitch camp

Example 1:

Rob: Let’s go camping before the summer ends. What do you think?

Alex: I have zero camping skills. I don’t even know how to make a tent. 

Rob: You mean to pitch camp?   

Alex: Huh?

Rob: Pitching camp is easy man. I can teach you how to do it. Usually a tent comes with a set of instructions. To pitch camp you’ll have to prop up your tent, create a fire within safe distance, and store food in a high place so bears don’t get to it.

Example 2:

Pablo: What are you doing man? Are you seriously thinking about pitching camp in city hall?

Ai: That’s the only way these politicians are going to listen to our demands. We are citizens and have the right to protest.

Pablo: Sure, but don’t you think pitching camp in City Hall will attract the police and get you in trouble? I’m not sure that it’s legal.

Ai: Sounds like you need to pitch camp in BoringVille. Voting does nothing.

Pablo: Oh really, I wouldn’t be surprised if you end up pitching camp in jail. Good luck playa!

Meaning: To Pitch Camp is to prepare, set-up, and arrange a place to sleep or camp. Some people use it to describe sleeping in front of a building as protest, sleeping in front of a store to get a good price before a sale (Black Friday), or simply camping in your back yard.

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