pour/throw cold water on
US /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
UK /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
1.
echar un jarro de agua fría, desanimar
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.
Estaba emocionada con su nueva idea de negocio, pero sus padres le echaron un jarro de agua fría.
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Don't throw cold water on his plans; he's really trying hard.
No le eches un jarro de agua fría a sus planes; él se está esforzando mucho.