How to Pronounce "throw a wet blanket on"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɛt/ /ˈbɫæŋkət/, /ˈbɫæŋkɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /wˈɛt/ /blˈæŋkɪt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH uh WET BLANG-kit AWN
UK
th-ROH uh WET BLANG-kit ON
Listen in Context
Please don't throw a wet blanket on our plans.
He always throws a wet blanket on every party.
Don't throw a wet blanket on their excitement.
I don't want to throw a wet blanket on things, but do we have enough money for this trip?