“Take the wind out of someone’s sails”
FeelingsDefinizione
Per far sentire qualcuno meno sicuro o meno entusiasta.
English: To make someone feel less confident or enthusiastic.
Esempi
Esempi
1 / 2“The harsh review took the wind out of her sails.”
La recensione negativa l'aveva fatta sentire molto meno sicura di sé.
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The harsh review took the wind out of her sails.Compare with the original example
The harsh review took the wind out of her sails.
La recensione negativa l'aveva fatta sentire molto meno sicura di sé.
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- What does "Take the wind out of someone’s sails" mean?
- "Take the wind out of someone’s sails" means per far sentire qualcuno meno sicuro o meno entusiasta.
- How do you use "Take the wind out of someone’s sails" in a sentence?
- Example: "The harsh review took the wind out of her sails."
- Should I interpret "Take the wind out of someone’s sails" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.