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pour cold water on::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | throw cold water on |
| Type of | discourage |
Examples of pour cold water on
pour cold water on
Without wishing to pour cold water on the fire, I have to be protective of him.
From the telegraph.co.uk
What kind of lefty was it who would pour cold water on the euphoria of 1789?
From the independent.co.uk
But Swiss voters can do more than pour cold water on other people's schemes.
From the economist.com
We don't need to do something that will pour cold water on the situation.
From the foxnews.com
Some pour cold water on the whole idea that the traditional American career is disappearing.
From the economist.com
I am not writing this post to pour cold water on the internet sector.
From the avc.com
A recession can pour cold water on a girl's prom dreams.
From the dailyherald.com
I'm not looking to pour cold water on Obama's accomplishment.
From the cnn.com
I've voiced my skepticism, but I wouldn't want to pour cold water on this truly innovative device on its big debut.
From the techcrunch.com
