dash someone's hopes: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

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    • To disappoint someone by destroying their expectations, plans, or aspirations.

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    • When 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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