put a damper on

phrase

: to make (something) less strong, active, or exciting

His bad mood put a damper on the celebration.

He was putting a bit of a damper on her spirits.

Examples of put a damper on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But an ongoing 2026 outbreak of cyclosporiasis, caused by the cyclospora parasite, has sickened more than 11,500 people across the United States with explosive diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms and has put a damper on salad consumption. — Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Atlanta ground back both Mixed matches, but the youthful Slice dominated the DreamBreaker 21-13 to put a damper on Atlanta’s recent run. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The purpose of the survey, Meyers said, was not to put a damper on World Cup festivities but to understand and improve how businesses experience major events in the city. — Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Bankruptcies among farms in our state surged 55% in 2025 alone, while a series of damaging hailstorms has put a damper on what promised to be a strong crop season. — Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

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