pour/throw cold water on
US /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
UK /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
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찬물을 끼얹다, 김을 빼다
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.
그녀는 새로운 사업 아이디어에 들떠 있었지만, 부모님은 그것에 찬물을 끼얹었다.
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Don't throw cold water on his plans; he's really trying hard.
그의 계획에 찬물을 끼얹지 마; 그는 정말 열심히 노력하고 있어.