put a damper on
idiom
: to make (something) less strong, active, or exciting
His bad mood put a damper on the celebration.
He was putting a bit of a damper on her spirits.
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The economy has put a damper on the independent film industry, the arthouse industry, probably more than elsewhere.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
While this may be exciting for the shoveling adverse, for those with an affinity for winter recreation, the warmer weather and lack of snow has put a damper on winter fun.
—Helena Gunderson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Tears and unexpected weather won’t put a damper on your next look.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
This put a damper on what was an impressive drive for the Mustangs.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
While this may be exciting for the shoveling adverse, for those with an affinity for winter recreation, the warmer weather and lack of snow has put a damper on winter fun.
—Helena Gunderson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Tears and unexpected weather won’t put a damper on your next look.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
This put a damper on what was an impressive drive for the Mustangs.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Put a damper on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20a%20damper%20on. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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