| Phrase/Idiom | pour cold water on something |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you pour cold water on someone’s plans, opinion or ideas, you discourage them by showing little enthusiasm. |
| Example | The manager poured cold water on the idea of changing the sales plan. |
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