“Burst someone’s bubble”
Definition
To disappoint someone by telling them the truth.
Examples
Examples
“I don’t want to burst your bubble, but the idea needs work.”
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- What does "Burst someone’s bubble" mean?
- "Burst someone’s bubble" means to disappoint someone by telling them the truth..
- How do you use "Burst someone’s bubble" in a sentence?
- Example: "I don’t want to burst your bubble, but the idea needs work."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Burst someone’s bubble"?
- Разочаровать кого-то правдой. / Հիասթափեցնել մեկին՝ ճշմարտությունն ասելով։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.