burst someone's bubble
English
Alternative forms
- bust someone's bubble
Pronunciation
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Verb
burst someone's bubble
- (idiomatic) To disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable.
- I hate to burst his bubble, but he is going to be disappointed if he tries that idea.
Translations
to disillusion; to disabuse someone of a false notion or rationalization that has grown comfortable
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See also
- rain on somebody's parade
- rock the boat
- make waves
- upset the applecart/upset someone's applecart
- put a damper on
- wet blanket
- killjoy
- party pooper
- spoilsport
- stick in the mud