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Flatten (someone's) hopes

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Translation of "flatten (someone's) hopes" into Russian

flatten (someone's) hopes
разрушить (чьи-то) надежды
The news of the cancellation flattened her hopes of a vacation.
Новость об отмене разрушила её надежды на отпуск.

Definitions

To completely destroy or diminish someone's expectations or aspirations, often by delivering disappointing news or criticism.