Meaning of the word "dash hopes" in English

What does "dash hopes" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dash hopes

US /dæʃ hoʊps/
UK /dæʃ hoʊps/

Idiom

to destroy someone's hopes or expectations

Example:
The bad news threatened to dash their hopes of winning the championship.
His failure to secure funding will likely dash his hopes of starting a new business.