| 词汇 | burst bubble |
| 释义 | Idiom burst bubbleburst (someone's) bubble to tell someone unexpected bad news.I don't want to burst her bubble by telling her we won't have a vacation this summer.He tries to burst the bubble of anyone who believes population growth is not a problem. burst (one's) bubbleTo bring someone back to reality, especially if they are dreaming or fantasizing about something unrealistic. Look, I hate to burst your bubble, but there is no way you're getting into Harvard! You're a C student! burst (someone's) bubbleTo disprove, ruin, or eliminate someone's fantasy, delusion, misbelief, or recent happiness. Sorry to burst your bubble, Janet, but Sarah only went out on a date with you to make Suzie jealous. I'm happy you won, and I don't mean to burst your bubble while you're celebrating, but your opponent could use some encouragement. burst someone's bubbleFig. to destroy someone's illusion or delusion; to destroy someone's fantasy. I hate to burst your bubble, but Columbus did not discover Canada. Even if you think I am being foolish, please don't burst my bubble. |
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