wet blankets (Meaning)

wet blankets

one that discourages or puts an end to enthusiasm or pleasure, one that quenches or dampens enthusiasm or pleasure

The party was a wet blanket, as most of the guests were bored and disinterested.
Their enthusiasm was quickly doused by the wet blanket of pessimism.
The news of the project's failure came as a wet blanket on their hopes.
The gloomy weather cast a wet blanket over the picnic, dampening the spirits of the attendees.
Their joyful reunion was spoiled by the wet blanket of their unresolved differences.
The speaker's dry humor was a wet blanket on the otherwise lively conference.
The excessive rain turned the outdoor concert into a wet blanket, forcing it to be canceled.
Their excitement for the adventure was dampened by the wet blanket of fear and uncertainty.
The wet blanket of apathy settled over the community, extinguishing their motivation.
The wet blanket of adversity threatened to extinguish their dreams, but they pressed on with determination.

one that discourages or puts an end to enthusiasm or pleasure, one that quenches or dampens enthusiasm or pleasure

drags, cynics, crabs, old maids, complainers, bores,party poopers, grinches, drips,spoilsports

jesters,live wires, cutups, merrymakers, celebrants, roisterers, celebrators, rakes, revellers,revelers

The party was a wet blanket, as most of the guests were bored and disinterested.

Their enthusiasm was quickly doused by the wet blanket of pessimism.

The news of the project's failure came as a wet blanket on their hopes.

The gloomy weather cast a wet blanket over the picnic, dampening the spirits of the attendees.