“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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I don’t want to burst your bubble, but the idea needs work.Compare with the original example
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."
- Should I interpret "Burst someone’s bubble" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.