puts a damper on

A form of put a damper on — To stop people from enjoying an activity.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of put a damper on
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puts a damper on. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/puts%20a%20damper%20on

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Chicago

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