Throw a wet blanket on Meaning in English
expression
THROH uh WET BLANG-kit AWN
th-ROH uh WET BLANG-kit ON
Definition
To spoil the mood or enthusiasm of a group or situation, usually by making negative or discouraging comments.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often said about people who dampen excitement or fun. Synonyms include 'be a killjoy' and 'rain on someone's parade.' Often used after someone expresses doubt, worry, or negative opinions during a positive moment.
Spanish: ser un aguafiestas - echar un jarro de agua fría aPortuguese (BR): jogar um balde de água fria em - desanimarPortuguese (PT): deitar um balde de água fria em - desanimarChinese (Simplified): 扫兴 - 泼冷水Chinese (Traditional): 掃興 - 潑冷水Hindi: मन खराब करना - माहौल बिगाड़नाArabic: إفساد الأجواء - كبح الحماسBengali: মজা নষ্ট করা - উৎসাহ কমানোRussian: портить настроение - обливаться холодной водойJapanese: 水を差すVietnamese: dội gáo nước lạnh lên - làm mất hứngKorean: 흥을 깨트리다 - 찬물을 끼얹다Turkish: moral bozmak - hevesini kırmakUrdu: موڈ خراب کرنا - جوش ٹھنڈا کرناIndonesian: meredam semangat - membuat suasana jadi tidak seru
Example Sentences
Please don't throw a wet blanket on our plans.
basic
He always throws a wet blanket on every party.
basic
Don't throw a wet blanket on their excitement.
basic
I don't want to throw a wet blanket on things, but do we have enough money for this trip?
natural
Every time we get excited, someone has to throw a wet blanket on it.
natural
She didn't mean to throw a wet blanket on your idea—it just came out wrong.
natural