Jane's sad announcement struck a sour note at the annual banquet.News of the crime hit a sour note in our holiday celebration.
hit a sour note
To indicate, introduce, or allude to something particularly unfortunate, unpleasant, or disagreeable. News of my father's passing hit quite a sour note before my graduation ceremony.No one in the family brought attention to David's drinking problem until it started hitting a sour note at their holiday get-togethers.