Pound something out
verb phrase
To work hard at a keyboard: pounds out the great American novel at night
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- Pourability
[pawr, pohr] /pɔr, poʊr/ verb (used with object) 1. to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant. 2. to emit or propel, especially continuously or rapidly: […]
- Pour
[pawr, pohr] /pɔr, poʊr/ verb (used with object) 1. to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant. 2. to emit or propel, especially continuously or rapidly: […]
- Pour cold water on
verb phrase To put an end to something or dampen the efforts of someone: poured cold water on my vacation idea Also, throw cold water on. Discourage or deter, as in Cutting my year-end bonus poured cold water on my loyalty to the company, or Hearing about the outbreak of cholera threw cold water on […]