throw cold water on

phrase

: to discourage especially through pessimism or indifference

Examples of throw cold water on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kelly threw cold water on that argument in his ruling last week granting the temporary restraining order against the White House ban. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Regardless, the failure of these large and expensive trials will almost certainly throw cold water on development of future medications in this area. — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026

The Gentlemen star Theo James is throwing cold water on reports of Meghan Markle joining the Netflix crime drama’s cast — yet is still leaving the door open to the possibility. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

As for freshman running backs Jonaz Walton and Javian Osborne, Denbrock complimented the four-star prospects’ potential while also throwing cold water on expectations for them this early in their careers. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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