wet blanket
A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands,…A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
» Tom put the fire out by covering it with a wet blanket.
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3 senses(derogatory, endearing, idiomatic, usually)A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
Spielverderber, Spaßbremse, Miesmacher
занудаzanuda
(derogatory, idiomatic, mildly)A timid person; one who lacks confidence; a wimp.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wet, blanket.
- someone who spoils the pleasure of others
Examples
9 sentencesTom put the fire out by covering it with a wet blanket.
Tom covered himself with a wet blanket and ran into the burning building to save his dog.
deTom hüllte sich in eine nasse Decke ein und lief, um seinen Hund zu retten, in das brennende Gebäude. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Don't be a wet blanket.
ruНе будь занудой. — odexed
deSei kein Spielverderber! — Esperantostern
That man is a wet blanket.
ruТот мужчина - зануда. — odexed
Don't throw a wet blanket over our conversation.
Translations
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Origin
Suggesting that such a person would extinguish fun in the same manner a wet blanket can smSuggesting that such a person would extinguish fun in the same manner a wet blanket can smother and extinguish a fire.
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Forms
plural: wet blankets| Singular | wet blanket |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- someone who spoils the pleasure of others:spoilsportparty pooper