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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Retrogrades aren’t fun, but almost nothing can put a damper on the sweetness of Pisces season—and you’ll be especially motivated to pursue the good life around March 7, as passionate Mars makes a lucky trine to the sun in your sign. — Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025 This will likely put a damper on your plans, so keep an open mind. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 If restaurants continue to implement surcharges for eggs, that could eventually put a damper on demand. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2025 The economy has put a damper on the independent film industry, the arthouse industry, probably more than elsewhere. — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for put a damper on

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