English Dictionary

knock the wind out of someone's sails

動詞

別表記 異形

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

日本語の意味

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。

意味（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 ）