knock the wind out of someone's sails

Verb

alt-of alternative

Alternative form of take the wind out of someone's sails

Japanese Meaning

相手の意欲や自信を喪失させる、勢いを奪う。 / 相手を落胆させ、計画や行動力を削ぐ。

The unexpected criticism from the audience can knock the wind out of someone's sails during a performance.

観客からの予期せぬ批判は、演技中に誰かの勢いをそぐことがあります。

Sense（1）

Alternative form of take the wind out of someone's sails

knocks the wind out of someone's sails

（ present singular third-person ）

knocking the wind out of someone's sails

（ participle present ）

knocked the wind out of someone's sails

（ participle past ）

knocked the wind out of someone's sails

（ past ）