pour/throw cold water on
US /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
UK /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
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jogar um balde de água fria, desencorajar
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.
Ela estava animada com sua nova ideia de negócio, mas seus pais jogaram um balde de água fria nela.
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Don't throw cold water on his plans; he's really trying hard.
Não jogue um balde de água fria nos planos dele; ele está se esforçando muito.