English Explanatory Dictionary

throw cold water on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. (of an achievement, emotion, idea, suggestion, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.

Pronunciation

/θɹəʊ kəʊld ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)ɒn/ /θɹəʊ kɔʊld ˈwɔːtə(ɹ)ɒn/ /θɹoʊ koʊld ˈwɔtɚ ɑn/ /θɹoʊ koʊld ˈwɔɾɚ ɑn/ en-au-throw cold water on.ogg

Word forms

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Synonyms

pour cold water on

Related words

rain on someone's parade
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