pour/throw cold water on

US /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
UK /pɔr/θroʊ koʊld ˈwɔtər ɑn/
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hevesini kırmak, cesaretini kırmak

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

:
She was excited about her new business idea, but her parents poured cold water on it.
Yeni iş fikri konusunda heyecanlıydı ama ailesi hevesini kırdı.
Don't throw cold water on his plans; he's really trying hard.
Onun planlarına soğuk su dökme; gerçekten çok uğraşıyor.