pour/throw cold water on
US /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
UK /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
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ألقى الماء البارد على, ثبط عزيمة
to say or do something that discourages someone or makes them feel less enthusiastic about something
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She was excited about her new business idea, but her parents poured cold water on it.
كانت متحمسة لفكرة عملها الجديدة، لكن والديها ألقيا الماء البارد على ذلك.
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Don't throw cold water on his plans; he's really trying hard.
لا تلقِ الماء البارد على خططه؛ إنه يحاول بجد حقًا.