Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that gives the apt meaning of the idiom or phrase.

To throw cold water on

  1. talk frankly

  2. to ambush

  3. to ignore

  4. to discourage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To throw cold water on something means to discourage someone or to dampen their enthusiasm for a plan or idea.

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