Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Lesson 266--taking the fun out of something.


taking the fun out of something

meaning:  when someone or something turns a fun thing into something boring or terrible. 

examples

James took the fun out of the game when he insisted that everyone follow his rules.

The bad news about the car accident took the fun out of the party.

Maria felt that keeping score took the fun out of playing golf.

Teenagers think their parents take the fun out of everything.

Email has taken the fun out of writing and receiving letters.

The bill took the fun out of eating dinner at the restaurant.

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