“Take the wind out of someone’s sails”
FeelingsKesgitleme
Biriniň özüne ynamyny peseltmek ýa-da höwesini azaltmak üçin.
English: To make someone feel less confident or enthusiastic.
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1 / 2“The harsh review took the wind out of her sails.”
Bu berk syn onuň özüne bolan ynamyny has-da peseltdi.
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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.
Bu berk syn onuň özüne bolan ynamyny has-da peseltdi.
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- What does "Take the wind out of someone’s sails" mean?
- "Take the wind out of someone’s sails" means biriniň özüne ynamyny peseltmek ýa-da höwesini azaltmak üçin.
- 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.