
wet blanket



IDIOM
ˌwet ˈblanket / $ ˈ. ˌ../ noun [countable]
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English Dictionaryˌwet ˈblanket / $ ˈ. ˌ../
noun [countable] informal someone who seems to want to spoil other people’s fun, for example by refusing to join them in something enjoyable that they are doing
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Idiomswet blanket [informal]someone who does or says something that stops other people from enjoying themselves.
I don't want to be a wet blanket, but you really must play your music more quietly or you'll disturb the people next door. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
wet blanketperson who discourages others from having fun
He is a wet blanket so we never invite him to our parties.
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wet blanket n.,
informal A person or thing that keeps others from enjoying life.
The teenagers don't invite Bob to their parties because he is a wet blanket.
The weatherman throws a wet blanket on picnic plans when he forecasts rain. Compare: CREPE HANGER.
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