TO SHOOT SB/STH DOWN

TO SHOOT SB/STH DOWN ENG: to reject, foil, or disappoint the aspirations of someone or something. RUS: отшить, раскритиковать (идею). I asked John out for a date, but he shot me down. The committee shot down our plans for a new apartment block. The candidate was able to shoot down each of his opponents’ claims with indisputable proof. Dunder-Mifflin, this is Pam. Just one moment, I’ll transfer you. I haven’t heard anything. But I bet Jim got the job. I mean, why wouldn’t he? He’s totally qualified and smart. Everyone loves him. And if he never comes back again, that’s okay. We’re friends. And I’m sure we’ll stay friends. We just never got the timing right. You know? I shot him down, and then he did the same to me, and…But you know what? It’s ok. I’m totally fine. Everything is going to be totally… Pam. Sorry. Um, are you free for dinner tonight? Yes. All right. Then it’s a date. I’m sorry. What was the question?