dash someone's hopes: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To disappoint someone by destroying their expectations, plans, or aspirations.
Examples
BetaWhen the job offer fell through, it really dashed her hopes of moving to the city.
Cuando la oferta de trabajo se canceló, realmente arruinó sus esperanzas de mudarse a la ciudad.
I hate to dash your hopes, but the concert has been postponed indefinitely.
No quiero arruinarte las esperanzas, pero el concierto ha sido pospuesto indefinidamente.
Their dreams of opening a restaurant were dashed when they lost their savings in a bad investment.
Sus sueños de abrir un restaurante se vieron frustrados cuando perdieron sus ahorros en una mala inversión.
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