piss on someone's bonfire
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Meaning · English
To disappoint or discourage someone by ruining or criticizing their plans or aspirations.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “piss on someone's bonfire” mean?
To disappoint or discourage someone by ruining or criticizing their plans or aspirations.
Is “piss on someone's bonfire” formal or informal?
piss on someone's bonfire is generally slang, vulgar.