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Definition take the wind out of someone’s sails in British English

take the wind out of someone’s sails phrase

phrase
1

to make someone feel less confident, usually by saying or doing something unexpected

Synonyms and related words
disappoint let down discourage
Definition take the wind out of someone’s sails in British English