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Definition dash someone’s hopes in British English

dash someone’s hopes phrase

phrase
1

to make it impossible for someone to do what they hoped to do

Example

Saturday's defeat has dashed their hopes of success in the FA Cup this year.

Example

Hopes for an early economic recovery have now been dashed.

Synonyms and related words
disappoint let down discourage
Definition dash someone’s hopes in British English