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pour cold water on
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
（主にアイデアや意見に対して）否定的な反応を示し、価値や重要性を下げる / （計画や提案などに対して）軽蔑や批判をもって、否定する
（ present singular third-person ）
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(idiomatic) Synonym of throw cold water on (“to belittle or dismiss”).
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pour cold water on
I didn't want to pour cold water on their plans, but the budget cuts left us no choice.
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I didn't want to pour cold water on their plans, but the budget cuts left us no choice.
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