Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He suddenly tried to throw cold water on my plans.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. To discourage.
Idiom: Throw cold water on (someone's) plans
Meaning: To discourage someone or reduce their enthusiasm, especially by criticizing their ideas or plans.
Example: I was excited to start my new project, but my colleague threw cold water on my plans by listing all the risks.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.