pour/throw cold water on
US /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
UK /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
1.
menuangkan air dingin pada, mematahkan semangat
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.
Dia sangat antusias dengan ide bisnis barunya, tetapi orang tuanya menuangkan air dingin pada itu.
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Don't throw cold water on his plans; he's really trying hard.
Jangan menuangkan air dingin pada rencananya; dia benar-benar berusaha keras.