to put a damper on something
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to lessen or decrease the enjoyment, strength, or activity of something
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Exempel
With the pandemic putting a damper on public transit, the automotive industry continued to fare well while other verticals may have seen larger sales dips.
The unexpected rain put a damper on our outdoor picnic plans.
