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to take the wind out of one's sails
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to discourage or weaken someone’s confidence, momentum, or enthusiasm
Idiom
Informal
Example
His harsh criticism really took the wind out of my sails before the presentation.
Losing the championship in the final seconds took the wind out of their sails.
She was excited about her idea, but her boss ’s indifference took the wind out of her sails.
