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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

He suddenly tried to throw cold water on my plans.

ATo discourage

BTo take revenge

CTo understand the hidden meaning

DTo seize the opportunity

Answer:

A. To discourage

Read Explanation:

• To "throw cold water on" something means to be negative about it or to discourage someone from doing what they planned.


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