put a damper on something



put a damper on something

tv. to reduce the intensity of something, such as a problem. The death of the chief put a damper on the ceremony.
See also: damper, on, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Elissa[i'lisə]
Luken-Basque
CathairKA-heerIrish
Kartikeya-Hinduism
KobyKO-beeEnglish (Modern)
Carolekar-OLFrench