To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.
Jemanden dazu bringen, Selbstvertrauen oder Begeisterung zu verlieren. (Yemanden dazu bringen, Zelfsftroin oder Begeisterung tsu ferliːrn.)
"Her harsh criticism took the wind out of his sails."
"Ihre scharfe Kritik zog ihm den Wind aus den Segeln." (Ire sharf kritikh **tsog ihm den Vind aus den Zegeln.**)
greater power comes from a larger group
to reach the lowest point of failure or depression
to establish a rule or principle
completely bored or annoyed by something
having practical intelligence and experience, not just book...
very active or hardworking