put a damper on
idiom
: 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.
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Showers and thunderstorms are moving into the region throughout the day Thursday, which could put a damper on Fourth of July celebrations.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 5 July 2024
But for dog owners, this brutal weather may put a damper on usual routines.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
The holiday is expected to see a high temperature around 80 degrees, but possible showers and storms in the evening forecast could put a damper on some festivities.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Bitcoin’s price fell below $66,000 in Monday morning trading, extending last week’s declines as a slew of new U.S. economic data put a damper on its earlier hot streak.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 June 2024
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 5 July 2024
But for dog owners, this brutal weather may put a damper on usual routines.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
The holiday is expected to see a high temperature around 80 degrees, but possible showers and storms in the evening forecast could put a damper on some festivities.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Bitcoin’s price fell below $66,000 in Monday morning trading, extending last week’s declines as a slew of new U.S. economic data put a damper on its earlier hot streak.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 June 2024
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