put a damper on

idiom

: to make (something) less strong, active, or exciting
His bad mood put a damper on the celebration.
He was putting a bit of a damper on her spirits.

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Severe weather may put a damper on Memorial Day weekend travel plans for millions across the South, Plains and Mississippi Valley. Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 24 May 2025 However, plastic pollution on our beaches can quickly put a damper on the outing. Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025 But when seaweed washes ashore, the rotten egg smell can put a damper on beach days. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025 The end of the health emergency and return-to-office orders put a damper on this influx of out-of-state newcomers, but saw an uptick in international migration as people started traveling again. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for put a damper on

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“Put a damper on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20a%20damper%20on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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