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[-] GrappleHat@lemmy.ml 14 points 6 months ago

You're being a wet blanket.

[-] S_H_K@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 6 months ago

Non native here: never heard it, is implying an unpleasant feeling?

[-] Thassodar@lemm.ee 10 points 6 months ago

Usually it's referring to being a downer at an event that's typically exciting. Like being at a party but complaining the whole time about their beer/music selection.

[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 6 months ago

I have no idea how it started being used that way, but it's true, there's nothing fun about a wet blanket.

[-] marquisalex@feddit.uk 2 points 6 months ago

You'd use a wet blanket to smother a fire.

[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 6 months ago

I suppose so, although a proper fire blanket would be even better.

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