Phrase guide

put a damper on

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To stop people from enjoying an activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • John told us he had lost his job, which put a damper on the celebrations.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rain on somebody's parade, upset the applecart

Antonyms: none provided

History

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