throw cold water on
Related to throw cold water on: water under the bridge, throw cold water on something
throw cold water on (something)
To temper excitement or enthusiasm for something. After I passed the final exam, my teacher promptly threw cold water on my excitement by reminding me that I still have to go to summer school.
See also: cold, on, throw, water
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pour/throw cold ˈwater on something
(informal) discourage or try to prevent a plan, etc. from being carried out; be unenthusiastic about something: I’ve had lots of ideas about how to improve sales but my manager pours cold water on all my suggestions.See also: cold, on, pour, something, throw, water
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
throw cold water on
To express misgivings about or disapproval of; discourage.
See also: cold, on, throw, water
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- throw cold water on (something)
- ripple of excitement
- a cold shower
- burst with excitement
- geek out
- geek out about (someone or something)
- geek out over (someone or something)
- stir the blood
- be something to shout about
- be here for (something)