How to Pronounce "throw cold water on"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈwɔtɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
THROH KOHLD WAW-ter ON
θɹˈəʊ/ /kˈəʊld/ /wˈɔːtɐ/ /ˈɒn
th-ROH k-OHLD WAW-tuh ON
Definition
To discourage or reduce enthusiasm for an idea, plan, or event, often by expressing doubts or criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈwɔtɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /kˈəʊld/ /wˈɔːtɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH KOHLD WAW-ter ON
UK
th-ROH k-OHLD WAW-tuh ON
Listen in Context
Don't throw cold water on my birthday party ideas.
She always throws cold water on our plans.
His comments threw cold water on the team's enthusiasm.
Sorry, I didn't mean to throw cold water on your idea — I just wanted to point out some challenges.