Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Throw cold water on.
Option 1: To show indifference
Option 2: To rinse thoroughly
Option 3: To encourage
Option 4: To talk nicely
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Correct Answer: To show indifference
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation : The idiom "throw cold water on" is an expression used to convey the act of discouraging or dampening enthusiasm or excitement about an idea or plan. The first option, "to show indifference", accurately captures this sense of cooling down or showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm.
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