throw cold water on
see pour cold water on.
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Words nearby throw cold water on
throw a party, throw a punch, throwaway, throwback, throw caution to the winds, throw cold water on, throw down, throw down the gauntlet, throw dust in someone's eyes, throwed, thrower
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