English

Alternative forms

• put a dampner on

Verb

put a damper on

1. (idiomatic) To stop people from enjoying an activity

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

See also

• rain on somebody's parade
• rock the boat
• make waves
• upset the applecart/upset someone's applecart
• bust someone's bubble
• wet blanket
• killjoy
• party pooper
• spoilsport
• stick in the mud