put a damper on sth

/pˌʊt ɐ dˈampəɹ ˌɒn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

/pˌʊt ɐ dˈæmpɚɹ ˌɑːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

to put a damper on sth

to lessen or decrease the enjoyment, strength, or activity of something

Examples

1. Although analysts warn the November third presidential election could put a damper on spending.

2. Raising rates puts a damper on the economy, slowing down those in the fast lane.

3. Both high fuel prices and a recession would put a damper on all new car sales in the later 2000s.

4. It puts a damper on our relationship.