Question

he "threw the cold water" over the project that the secretary had prepared

find the meaning of idiom/phrase of above sentence-threw the cold water

Answer 1

To throw cold water on something means to disappoint, let down or discourage. Please mark as brainliest.

Answer 2

discourage or try to prevent a plan, etc. from being carried out; be unenthusiastic about something:

Example:

I’ve had lots of ideas about how to improve sales but my manager pours cold water on all my suggestions.

(or)

To temper excitement or enthusiasm for something.

Example:

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.

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