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wet blankets
/ˌwɛt ˈblæŋkɪts/
Definition
1
People who dampen the enthusiasm, fun, or excitement of a group by being overly pessimistic, cautious, or unenthusiastic.
2
Spoilsports who discourage others from enjoying themselves, often by focusing on negatives or rules.
Examples
The backyard barbecue was electric until the wet blankets arrived, fretting over charcoal emissions and grass stains.
Our road trip playlist hit a snag when the wet blankets in the back seat demanded we switch to classical podcasts.
Game night devolved into sighs as the wet blankets debated whether Uno truly qualified as 'strategy'.
The festival crowd danced wildly, oblivious to the wet blankets huddled under umbrellas, warning of inevitable rain.