throwing cold water on

A form of throw cold water on — (of an achievement, emotion, idea, suggestion, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of throw cold water on.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “throwing cold water on,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/throwing%20cold%20water%20on.

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