Take the shine off something

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Pro Tip 1/3

Refers to a decrease in happiness or enjoyment due to a specific negative event or detail.

Winning the award would have been perfect if it weren't for the rude comments that took the shine off.

Pro Tip 2/3

Expresses a sense of subtle disappointment that does not completely ruin the experience.

The unexpected rain couldn't take the shine off our beach day, we still had fun.

Pro Tip 3/3

Used figuratively and not meant to suggest anything about physical 'shine' or brightness.

Finding a typo in my thesis really took the shine off my submission day.

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