throw cold water on
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"Most things we do to a virus makes it weaker or not work as well, or maybe you're trying to engineer it for therapeutics, and I'd hate to see somebody throw cold water on that."
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2025
Sightings like Sunday’s help keep the urban legend alive, but experts throw cold water on the sewer theory.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023
“We wouldn’t want it to throw cold water on the value of participating in the count,” Ward said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023
Or just throw cold water on a cheerful employee.
From Washington Post • Jan. 15, 2023
"You've got to promise to be good and not throw cold water on our hopes," announced Jack.
From The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island or, The Old Lumberman's Treasure Box by Stratemeyer, Edward
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