A wet blanket Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɛt/ /ˈbɫæŋkət/, /ˈbɫæŋkɪt
uh WET BLANG-kit
æɪ/ /wˈɛt/ /blˈæŋkɪt
uh WET BLANG-kit
التعريف
A person who makes other people feel less excited or spoils the fun, often by being negative or not joining in.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal and slightly humorous. Used to describe someone who brings down group enthusiasm, especially at social gatherings. Not literal—does not refer to an actual blanket. Similar to 'party pooper'. Often used as 'Don't be a wet blanket.'
Spanish: aguafiestasPortuguese (BR): estraga-prazeresPortuguese (PT): estraga-prazeresChinese (Simplified): 扫兴的人Chinese (Traditional): 掃興的人Hindi: मजा खराब करने वालाArabic: مُثَبِّط الحماسBengali: মজা ভাঙানো লোক - উৎসাহহন্তাRussian: зануда - человек, который портит весельеJapanese: 場の雰囲気を壊す人Vietnamese: người phá hỏng cuộc vui - người làm tụt hứngKorean: 흥을 깨는 사람 - 김새는 사람Turkish: moral bozucu - neşesiz tipUrdu: بد مزاج شخص - محفل کا مزہ کرکرا کرنے والاIndonesian: perusak suasana - pembawa suasana jadi tidak seru
جمل نموذجية
Don't be a wet blanket, join the game!
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Whenever we try to have fun, Mark turns into a wet blanket.
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Nobody wants a wet blanket at their birthday party.
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I hate to be a wet blanket, but we really should leave soon.
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Why are you being a wet blanket? Lighten up, it's just a game!
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Sarah can seem like a wet blanket, but she's just cautious.
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