Dash (one's) hopes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "dash (one's) hopes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-06-25 08:06

Meaning of Dash (one's) hopes

Dash (one's) hopes American British verb phrase

To destroy or put a damper on one's hopes or dreams
 

He dashed my hopes when I told him about my ambition to become a famous football player.

The own goal dashes national football team's hope of earning point in this match.

I wished to be a teacher but my parents dashed my hopes and forced me to follow their career path - doctor.

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1. Fall in a sequence

2. Be damaged, destroyed or defeated quickly and sequentially

Grammar and Usage of Dash (one's) hopes

Verb Forms

  • dash (one's) hopes
  • dashes (one's) hopes
  • dashed (one's) hopes
  • dashing (one's) hopes

The verb "dash" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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