Question

His speech has taken the wind out of my sails

• A. made me think of the future
• B. made me remember my past
• C. made my words or actions ineffective
• D. made me depressed

Answer 1

Answer:

C. made my words or actions ineffective

to surprise someone, esp. with unpleasant news; stun; shock; flabbergast. e.g. She took the wind out of his sails when she announced she was marrying someone else.