Definition
(of an achievement, emotion, idea, suggestion, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.
In Context
- "Oh! no; there would be a Mrs. Knightley to throw cold water on every thing.—Extremely disagreeable!"
- ""Now, Peleg, don't throw cold water on my enthusiasm," said Tom reproachfully."
- "Sports economists tend to throw cold water on such studies, saying they often rely on unreliable or exaggerated data."