pour/throw cold water on
US /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
UK /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
1.
jeter un froid sur, décourager
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.
Elle était enthousiaste à propos de son idée de nouvelle entreprise, mais ses parents ont jeté un froid sur cela.
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Don't throw cold water on his plans; he's really trying hard.
Ne jette pas un froid sur ses projets; il essaie vraiment fort.