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
Jacinta	hah-THEEN-tah (Spanish), hah-SEEN-tah (Latin American Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese
Susanita	soo-sah-NEE-tah	Spanish
Varg	-	Norwegian
Jefimija	-	Serbian
Fauna	FAWN-ə (English)	Roman Mythology
Ottmar	-	German