In the end, no amount of criticism could dampen the spirits of Europe's new soccer champions. |
Manchester United's Christmas knees-up turned into a real bash as scuffles threatened to dampen the party atmosphere. |
A pool of silver-haired jobbers would, he said, help to dampen the rise in the value of quotations because of demand outstripping supply. |
Scattered showers failed to dampen the spirits of the crowds who yesterday packed into the 250-acre showground. |
I groaned inwardly and felt my spirits dampen as the realization dawned on me. |
The weather might have been far from summery, but even heavy rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of weekenders determined to enjoy themselves. |