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

Idiom Sea

意味

To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.

誰かの自信や熱意を失わせる。 (Dareka no jishin ya netsui o ushinawaseru.)

例文

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

"彼女の厳しい批判は彼の自信を失わせた。" (Kanojo no kibishī hihan wa **kare no jishin o ushinawaseta**.)