A2 Idiom Neutral

찬물을 끼얹다.

chanmureul kkieon-da.

Pour cold water (on enthusiasm).

Practice it

Meaning

To dampen someone's enthusiasm or spoil a joyful atmosphere.

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Cultural Background

Reflects the importance of 'nunchi' (reading the room).

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Context is key

Only use this when the mood is actually positive.

Meaning

To dampen someone's enthusiasm or spoil a joyful atmosphere.

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Context is key

Only use this when the mood is actually positive.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

그가 갑자기 우리 대화에 찬물을 ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 끼얹었다

The idiom is '찬물을 끼얹다'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

그가 갑자기 우리 대화에 찬물을 ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 끼얹었다

The idiom is '찬물을 끼얹다'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal and metaphorical for professional writing.

Related Phrases

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분위기를 깨다

synonym

To break the mood

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