EN · C2 · idiom

be a wet blanket

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be a wet blanket

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EN · C2

Ending the Fun

  1. A

    Why do you want the music off?

    Czemu chcecie wyłączyć muzykę?

  2. B

    We don't want to be spoilsports, but the hall closes at ten.

    Nie chcemy psuć innym zabawy, ale sala zamyka się o dziesiątej.

  3. A

    Shall we play one last song?

    Zagramy ostatni utwór?

  4. B

    Yes, then we'll tidy up.

    Tak, potem posprzątamy.

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Translations

Polishpsuć innym zabawęexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germananderen den Spaß verderbenexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishaguar la fiesta a los demásidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianпортить другим весельеexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Nie psuj im zabawy; pozwól im świętować.

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English

Don't be a wet blanket; let them celebrate.

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German

Verderb ihnen nicht den Spaß; lass sie feiern.

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Spanish

No les agües la fiesta; déjalos celebrar.

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Russian

Не порть им веселье; дай им отпраздновать.

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Grammar

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be a wet blanket
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Don't be a wet blanket; let them celebrate.

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