Question 24 of 51intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer1 mark

Don't be a wet blanket—we're trying to have fun! Choose the best meaning for the underlined expression. Then, use that expression in a sentence of your own.

(A)

spoil-sport

(B)

latecomer

(C)

rule-breaker

(D)

daydreamer

Explanation

The idiom 'wet blanket' refers to someone who dampens the enthusiasm or enjoyment of others, which is synonymous with a 'spoil-sport'. The provided context directly matches 'spoil-sport' with the expression 'wet blanket', which corresponds to option (A).

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