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a wet blanket
USUK
someone who spoils other people's fun by being negative
Mildly critical. Often 'Don't be such a wet blanket' or 'I hate to be a wet blanket, but…'.
In context
Don't be such a wet blanket; come to the karaoke with us tonight!
I hate being a wet blanket, but we can't afford a trip to Phu Quoc this year.
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