dashing hopes

• Das Zunichtemachen oder Enttäuschen von Erwartungen, Träumen oder Hoffnungen, oft plötzlich oder grausam.

To destroy or disappoint someone's expectations, dreams, or aspirations, often suddenly or cruelly.

1. Destroying expectationsB2formal

   To cause someone to lose hope or to ruin their expectations, often suddenly.

   Zerstörung von Hoffnungen

   • The team's loss dashed their hopes of winning the championship.
   • Her rejection dashed his hopes of reconciliation.
   • The bad news dashed all hopes of a quick recovery.