Don't throw cold water on my new idea.
throw cold water on
idiom(of an achievement, emotion, idea, suggestion, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.
I was excited about the vacation plan, but my brother threw cold water on it by mentioning the high costs.
Although the team presented a bold strategy for expansion, the board members immediately threw cold water on the proposal by highlighting the current economic instability.
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a cold day in July
The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
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blood in the water
In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, or enhanced expectation of victory by the others.
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blood is thicker than water
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.
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blow hot and cold
To behave inconsistently; to vacillate or to waver, as between extremes of opinion or emotion.
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blow out of the water
To trounce; to defeat thoroughly, as at a game or in battle.
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carbonated water
Water that contains carbon dioxide dissolved in it under pressure and is intended for drinking.
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carry someone's water
To do someone's bidding; to serve someone's interests.
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carry water for
To perform menial tasks for; to serve; to assist; to be forced by politics or pragmatism to endorse or promote a belief, individual, or organization that in reality one does not fully support.
Last updated April 17, 2026