throw cold water on

(verb) to discourage or be negative about something

Example Sentences:

Our boss never likes to throw cold water on our suggestions. She loves encouraging us instead.

I wanted to start a recycling program at work, but my boss threw cold water on the idea by saying it was too expensive.

My father is always throwing cold water on my plans to become a singer.

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Similar idioms:

1. throw up
2. cold feet
3. go cold turkey
4. plan B
5. back-up plan
6. fall through
7. give someone the cold shoulder
8. get into hot water
9. throw someone a curve
10. cold as ice
11. keep one’s head above water
12. water under the bridge
13. fish out of water
14. give someone the go ahead
15. blood is thicker than water