sour on

Idioms  

1. Become disenchanted with, take a dislike to, as in At first they liked the new supervisor, but now they've soured on her. [c. 1860]

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Example Sentences

California voters in other recent polls were also sour on a third presidential run by Harris.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

When my cousin heard “Nile to the Euphrates,” he wondered if this could be the moment that drives Egypt to finally sour on its neighbor to the north.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

Not only aren’t people in a celebratory mood about the markets, they are downright sour on the future.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

As some traders sour on tech, they have rotated into other corners of the market, including financials, materials and industrials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

She waited for the phone call from her dad to go sour on her.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell