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shoot down (someone's) hopes

Translations

разрушить (чьи-то) надежды

The harsh criticism from her boss shot down her hopes of getting a promotion.

Резкая критика от начальника разрушила её надежды на повышение.

Definitions

To discourage or destroy someone's expectations, dreams, or optimism, often by rejecting their ideas or plans abruptly or harshly.