Question
In each of the following questions, a phrase is given. The phrase has been used in three sentences. One of the sentences uses the phrase incorrectly. Identify the sentence with the incorrect usage. Phrase: “Throw cold water on” The regulatory authority’s unexpected intervention threw cold water on the proposed merger, forcing both companies to reconsider their strategic alignment. The professor threw cold water on the student’s hypothesis by critically evaluating its assumptions and highlighting its methodological flaws. The organization threw cold water on the innovation initiative by enthusiastically approving and accelerating its implementation across departments.
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