throw cold water on
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throw cold water on
- /θɹəʊ kəʊld ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)ɒn/ UK
- /θɹəʊ kɔʊld ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)ɒn/ UK
- /θɹoʊ koʊld ˈwɔtɚ ɑn/ US
- /θɹoʊ koʊld ˈwɔɾɚ ɑn/ US
verb throws cold water on · throwing cold water on · threw cold water on · thrown cold water on
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(of an achievement, emotion, idea, suggestion, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.
Oh! no; there would be a Mrs. Knightley to throw cold water on every thing.—Extremely disagreeable!
Similar: pour cold water on
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verb to belittle or dismiss
| 한국어 | 찬물을 끼얹다 chanmur-eul kkieonda |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 潑冷水 /泼冷水 pōlěngshuǐ |
| Português | jogar um balde de água fria |
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title = {throw cold water on},
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urldate = {2026-11-07}
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