The committee's late objections have thrown cold water on the project's momentum.

When she hears unrealistic ideas, she always throws cold water on them to keep expectations realistic.

When she announced her ambitious plan, he poured cold water on it with a list of practical problems.

When she suggested the new plan, Mark threw cold water on it.

She kept pouring cold water on his enthusiasm by pointing out every possible flaw.

She initially hesitated, but the promise of cold hard cash persuaded her to accept the deal.

She got cold feet the night before the wedding and called off the ceremony.

She had gotten cold feet the night before the wedding and called it off.

She always gets cold feet the night before important interviews, even after days of preparation.

They moved into a small cold water flat above the bakery to save money.