cast a shadow over (something)

To dampen, spoil, or ruin something that was hitherto good or positive. The boy's broken finger cast a shadow over his birthday party. This scandal will undoubtedly cast a shadow over her otherwise impeccable career.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
FÁBia	-	Portuguese
Dudda	-	Anglo-Saxon
Amaka	-	Western African, Igbo
Marilynn	MER-ə-lin, MER-lin, MAR-ə-lin, MAR-lin	English
Yaniv	-	Hebrew
Aiken	['eikin]