All related terms of 'pour-on'

to flatter profusely

If someone pours cold water on a plan or idea, they criticize it so much that people lose their enthusiasm for it.

to point out all the problems of an idea or plan , rather than sharing other people's enthusiasm for it

to do or say something to make an angry or tense situation calmer or more peaceful

If you pour oil on troubled waters , you try to calm down a difficult situation .

If you pour cold water on an idea or suggestion , you show that you have a low opinion of it.

If you pour scorn on someone or something or heap scorn on them, you say that you think they are stupid and worthless .