give someone a hot wash—(U.S. military) said of a performance review, particularly after a training exercise or combat operation:
- Troops are often given a “hot wash,” or a critique of what they did and how they did it.
throw cold water on someone—(also: pour cold water on someone) discourage a person; curb smb.’s enthusiasm:
- People will go tremendous lengths to help you, but will throw cold water on you the instant you take them for granted.