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

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

Smoke put a damper on outdoor summer events across over a dozen states under air quality alerts. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

During this same stretch, brief thunderstorms and longer-lasting showers could put a damper on outdoor activities higher in the mountains. — Sean MacAday 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Reasons for optimism Even if the late-season dip in playing time put a damper on the overall view of Henderson, his stats were still good for a rookie. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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