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wet blanket

n. Informal

One that discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.

wet blanket

Informal a person whose low spirits or lack of enthusiasm have a depressing effect on others

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Noun

wet blanket - someone who spoils the pleasure of others

killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport

colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

unwelcome person, persona non grata - a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome

fuss-budget, fusspot, worrier, worrywart - thinks about unfortunate things that might happen

Translations

wet blanket n (fig) → guastafeste m/f inv
what a wet blanket you are! (fam) → che pesante che sei!

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