burst bubble

burst someone's bubble

Fig. to destroy someone's illusion or delusion; to destroy someone's fantasy. I hate to burst your bubble, but Columbus did not discover Canada. Even if you think I am being foolish, please don't burst my bubble.

burst somebody's bubble

also burst the bubble of somebody

to tell someone unexpected bad news I don't want to burst her bubble by telling her we won't have a vacation this summer. He tries to burst the bubble of anyone who believes population growth is not a problem.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Bess	[bes]
Chamberlain	[tʃeimbəlin]
&Thorn;ÓRleifr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Austin	['ɔ:stin]
PÓL	POL	Irish
Mhairi	VA-ree	Scottish