put a damper on

It’s likely that Thursday’s storm will be more beneficial than hazardous, helping to further put a damper on the autumn fire season.

High housing costs have long put a damper on sales.

High housing costs have long put a damper on sales.

The possibility of a comprehensive trade deal between the U.S. and China may be lifting the broader stock market, but it has put a damper on a niche sector that has been getting a big boost as tensions increased.

Even if there aren’t any more cockroaches, the credit scare could still put a damper on the economy.