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throw cold water on

UK /θɹəʊ kəʊld ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)ɒn/US /θɹoʊ koʊld ˈwɔtɚ ɑn/

verb1

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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! — 1815

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