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Definition

To discredit; to spoil or disparage.

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In Context

  • "“Supplies have risen dramatically as a result of that higher acreage but demand has stayed sluggish,” said Michael Magdovitz, senior commodity analyst at Rabobank. This had thrown a “wet blanket” on corn."
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Related Idioms

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throw in the towel

To quit; to give up.

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throw off

To confuse; especially, to lose a pursuer.

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throw the baby out with the bathwater

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throw one's toys out of the pram

To lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum.

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throw out

To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.

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throw down the gauntlet

To issue a challenge.
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