Throw Cold Water On (something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Throw Cold Water On (something) Idiom mean?

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throw cold water on (something) What does throw cold water on (something) mean?	to discourage/forbid something	My boss quickly threw cold water on my plan to go to New York City on a business trip.
throw cold water on (something) What does throw cold water on (something) mean?	to discourage or forbid something	The manager threw cold water on our plan to close the factory for one week in August.
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to mean nothing to (someone) What does "to mean nothing to (someone)" mean?	have no effect or feeling for someone	My uncle is very wealthy and to lose money in a business transaction means nothing to him.

in absentia What does "in absentia" mean?	when someone is absent from a court or meeting or something similar	The judge looked at the evidence and sentenced the man in absentia.
shitsky What does "shitsky" mean?	dumb, rude person (usually said of men)
give in to (someone) What does "give in to (someone)" mean?	to do what another person wants rather than to fight and argue against him or her	After eight weeks of negotiations we gave in and agreed to sell the machinery at a discount.
cat burglar What does "cat burglar" mean?	a burglar who enters a building by climbing a wall etc.	Our stereo was stolen when a cat burglar entered our apartment.
in stock What does "in stock" mean?	available or ready to sell or use	The store does not have any printer ink in stock.
a song and dance What does "a song and dance" mean?	an excuse	My friend gave me a song and dance about being busy but I did not believe him.
Go south What does "Go south" mean?	If things go south, they get worse or go wrong.
knuckle-dragger What does "knuckle-dragger" mean?	strong, dumb male

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Throw Cold Water On (something) Idiom