idiom
take the wind out of someone's sails
TAYK the WIND owt uv SUM-wunz SAYLZ
teɪk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv ˈsʌmwʌnz seɪlzListen
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Syllable breakdown
takethewindoutofsomeone'ssails
Dictionary meaning
reduce someone's confidence or enthusiasm
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