throw cold water on
US /θroʊ koʊld ˈwɑtɚ ɑn/
・UK /θrəu kəuld ˈwɔ:tə ɒn/
C1
idm.To discourage or criticize an idea or enthusiasm.
She threw cold water on his plan to start a new business.
Video subtitles
Why Elemental Bombed At The Box Office
- led audiences to throw cold water on the prospects
led audiences to throw cold water on the prospects
- What factors, exactly, led audiences to throw cold water on the prospects of this charming-looking animated flick from a once-reliable studio?
What factors, exactly, led audiences to throw cold water on the prospects of this charming-looking animated flick from a once-reliable studio?