threw cold water on
Killed the mood
To throw cold water on something is to discourage or dampen enthusiasm for it, as if dousing a fire: She threw cold water on our plans to expand.
The phrase suggests deflating excitement with skepticism or negativity.
Someone who throws cold water on an idea isn't necessarily hostile—they may simply be realistic or cautious.
- rain on someone's paradeSpoil another's excitement
- disheartenCause to lose hope
- disappointFail to meet expectations
- disparageExpress low opinion of
- throw shadeSubtly insult someone publicly
question · undermine · contradict · deflate · resist · dissuade · criticize · squelch · shoot down · challenge · discourage · rebuke · counteract · demoralize · nip in the bud · dampen · put a damper on · burst someone's bubble
encouragement/support
threw cold water onencouraged
Gave support and confidence
supported · cheered on · egged on · championed · backed
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