take the wind out of someone’s sails (teyk dhe wɪnd aʊt ʌv sʌmwʌn'z seɪlz)

Idiom Sea

Signification

To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.

Faire en sorte que quelqu'un perde sa confiance ou son enthousiasme. (Faire an sort ke kelkœ̃ perde sa konfiɑ̃s ɔr sɔ̃n ɑ̃tuzjazm.)

"Her harsh criticism took the wind out of his sails."

"Sa critique acerbe lui a enlevé sa motivation." (Sa kritik asɛʁb **lwi a ɑ̃lve sa mɔtivɑsjɔ̃.**)

to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides

someone who is cherished above others

to stop working for the day

to make a stressful situation easier

to have courage or bravery to do something difficult

to be the first to do something or lead the way