A skeleton at the feast In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a skeleton at the feast", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-14 10:02

Meaning of A skeleton at the feast

Synonyms:

wet blanket , wet noodle

A skeleton at the feast noun phrase

Used to describe a person or event that brings gloom or sadness to an occasion of joy or celebration.

Jack's fun at parties, but his brother is a skeleton at the feast.

Mark, don't be a skeleton at the feast. Join in the festivities.

Bin is a skeleton at the feast, so we never invite him to our parties.

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