| throw cold water on | (v) be discouraging or negative about, Syn. pour cold water on |
| 水を掛ける;水をかける | [みずをかける, mizuwokakeru] (exp, v1) (1) to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to squirt water on; (2) (See 水をさす) to hinder; to hamper; to stifle; to throw cold water on [Add to Longdo] |