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pour/throw cold water on

US /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
UK /pɔː/θrəʊ kəʊld ˈwɔːtər ɒn/
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Idiom

mencurah air dingin ke atas, mematahkan semangat

to say or do something that discourages someone or makes them feel less enthusiastic about something

Contoh:
She was excited about her new business idea, but her parents poured cold water on it.
Dia teruja dengan idea perniagaan barunya, tetapi ibu bapanya mencurah air dingin ke atasnya.
Don't throw cold water on his plans; he's really trying hard.
Jangan mencurah air dingin ke atas rancangannya; dia benar-benar berusaha keras.