throws 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. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of throw cold water on
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