Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
I really don’t want to pour cold water on your theory but it cannot be applied to real-life situations.
Option 1: To destroy someone’s written piece of work
Option 2: To take revenge on someone by destroying their lives’ work under the pretext of bad quality
Option 3: To be critical or doubtful of a plan that someone is excited about
Option 4: To give goosebumps by showing a prospect
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Correct Answer: To be critical or doubtful of a plan that someone is excited about
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the third option.
Explanation: The idiom pour cold water on means to discourage or dampen someone's enthusiasm or excitement about an idea or plan by expressing doubts or criticism. In the sentence, the speaker is expressing reluctance to criticise or is negative about the theory, but they are ultimately expressing doubt about its applicability to real-life situations.
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