His speech has taken the wind out of my sails

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His speech has taken the wind out of my sails

Amade me think of the future

Bmade me remember my past

Cmade my words or actions ineffective

Dmade me depressed

Answer:

C. made my words or actions ineffective

Read Explanation:

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.

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