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Wet blanket Meaning in English

expression

ˈwɛt/ /ˈbɫæŋkət/, /ˈbɫæŋkɪt
WET BLANG-kit
wˈɛt/ /blˈæŋkɪt
wet BLANG-kit

释义

A 'wet blanket' is a person who spoils other people's fun or enthusiasm, often by being negative or serious when others want to enjoy themselves.

用法与细微差别

'Wet blanket' is informal and sometimes mildly humorous or teasing. Used for someone who dampens the mood at social events. Not literal—don't use for a real blanket. Common in phrases like 'Don't be a wet blanket'.

例句

Don't be a wet blanket, join the game!

basic

She is always a wet blanket at parties.

basic

No one likes a wet blanket.

basic

I hate to be a wet blanket, but it's getting really late.

natural

Why do you always have to play wet blanket when we make plans?

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The mood was great until John acted like a wet blanket.

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