泼冷水

pōlěngshuǐ

to pour cold water on; (fig.) to dampen sb's enthusiasm

Traditional 潑冷水
HSK 3.0 · Level 7–9 verb

Meaning

pōlěngshuǐ po1 leng3 shui3
  1. to pour cold water on
  2. (fig.) to dampen sb's enthusiasm

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