sour on
phrasal verb
soured on; souring on; sours on
1
informal
: having a bad opinion of (something)
She was sour on politics in general.
2
US
: to stop liking or being interested in (something) or to cause (someone) to stop liking or being interested in (something)
Investors have soured on (buying) the company's stock.
Many fans have soured on the team after years of their losing.
The disappointing result of the election soured her on politics.
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Democrats across the country have also soured on Schumer.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
The latest trim issue comes as public opinion may be souring on Tesla, at least in many key demographics.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Still, the news of a potential sale sent a signal that perhaps the 94-year-old Buffett, the ultimate buy-and-hold investor, has soured on a real estate industry plagued by low sales, limited inventory and stubbornly high prices.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Voters are souring on the Democratic Party amid inner turmoil among Democratic congressional leadership, according to a new poll released Sunday.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Mar. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
The latest trim issue comes as public opinion may be souring on Tesla, at least in many key demographics.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Still, the news of a potential sale sent a signal that perhaps the 94-year-old Buffett, the ultimate buy-and-hold investor, has soured on a real estate industry plagued by low sales, limited inventory and stubbornly high prices.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
Voters are souring on the Democratic Party amid inner turmoil among Democratic congressional leadership, according to a new poll released Sunday.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Sour on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20on. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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