Pour/throw cold water on something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pour/throw cold water on something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Joy Ho calendar 2021-02-05 06:02

Meaning of Pour/throw cold water on something

Synonyms:

dash (one's) hopes , let down , wear down

Pour/throw cold water on something British American informal verb phrase

To spoil someone's ideas, plans or enthusiasm by criticizing them

He is always pouring cold water on my opinions.

Although my colleagues in the office thought my idea was great, my boss threw cold water on it.

She poured cold water on the whole project by refusing to participate.

Other phrases about:

dash (one's) hopes

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

piss on (someone's) chips

To really upset, annoy or disappoint someone

piss in (someone's) Corn Flakes

To make someone really upset, irritated or disappointed

Grammar and Usage of Pour/throw cold water on something

Verb Forms

  • pours/throws cold water on something
  • pouring/throwing cold water on something
  • poured/threw cold water on something
  • thrown cold water on something

The verb "pour/throw" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Pour/throw cold water on something

This is one of those phrases that started out as literal and then as per usage became figurative.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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