Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following…
2023
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. I really don’t want to pour cold water on your theory but it cannot be applied to real life situations.
- A.
To destroy someone’s written piece of work
- B.
To take revenge on someone by destroying their lives’ work under the pretext of bad quality
- C.
To be critical or doubtful of a plan that someone is excited about
- D.
To give goosebumps by showing a prospect
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Correct answer: C
To pour cold water on something means to discourage it or be critical or doubtful about a plan someone is excited about.