burst the bubble of (someone)



burst the bubble of (someone)

To upset or destroy someone's belief, conviction, or mood by delivering news that runs contrary to what he or she holds to be true. I hate to burst the bubble of everyone here, but this period of economic success will not last long.
See also: bubble, burst, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lucindaloo-SIN-də (English)English, Portuguese, Literature
Haul-Welsh
Filib-Scottish
Tove-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
VigdÍS-Icelandic
Alinaah-LEE-nah (German, Italian, Polish)Romanian, German, Italian, Polish