suck the oxygen out of (something)

To dampen the overall excitement or enthusiasm in a particular setting or situation. These people are excited about our upcoming products, so don't suck the oxygen out of the room by telling them the price tag. Your pessimism really sucked the oxygen out of my sales pitch, Bob!

See also: of, out, oxygen, suck

See also:

oxygen
suck the air out of (something)
suck the air out of the room
suck the oxygen out of the room
throw cold water on
throw cold water on (something)
suck the kumara
sucking
ripple of excitement
geek out

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