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throw cold water on

/θrəʊ kəʊld ˈwɔːtər ɒn/

Traducción: Enfriar el entusiasmo, desanimar o criticar una idea, plan o propuesta, a menudo señalando problemas o expresando negatividad.

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/θrəʊ kəʊld ˈwɔːtər ɒn/C1informal
  • esEnfriar el entusiasmo, desanimar o criticar una idea, plan o propuesta, a menudo señalando problemas o expresando negatividad.

To discourage, dampen enthusiasm for, or criticize an idea, plan, or suggestion, often by pointing out problems or expressing negativity.

  1. Discourage or dampen enthusiasmB2informal

    To discourage someone or reduce their excitement about an idea or plan.

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    • His negative comments threw cold water on our proposal.
    • Don't throw cold water on her dreams of becoming an artist.
    • The manager's criticism threw cold water on the team's enthusiasm.