How to Pronounce "pour cold water over"
expression
PAWR kold WAW-ter OH-ver
PAW k-old WAW-tuh OH-vuh
Definition
To discourage someone or reduce their enthusiasm, especially by criticizing or showing lack of support for their idea or plan.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɔɹ/ /ˈkoʊɫd/ /ˈwɔtɝ/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
pˈɔː/ /kˈəʊld/ /wˈɔːtɐ/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAWR kold WAW-ter OH-ver
UK
PAW k-old WAW-tuh OH-vuh
Listen in Context
Try not to pour cold water over her dreams.
He always pours cold water over our plans.
Please don't pour cold water over his idea.
I was excited about the trip, but my boss poured cold water over it by mentioning the budget issues.