blanket

Related to blanket: blanket stitch, sheets

blanket (someone or something) with (something)

To cover with something. By the time I got to the beach, the kids had already blanketed grandpa with sand. The storm blanketed the mountaintops with snow, making it look like a scene from a painting.

blanket ban

A ban that applies to or affects all or the majority of a given class of people or things. Can't the government put a blanket ban on solicitors? Literally no one wants someone to show up at their house, unannounced, trying to sell something. The school is introducing a blanket ban on smart phones during school hours, much to the chagrin of its students.

blanket drill

A military term for sleep. Is it time for blanket drill yet? I'm exhausted.

blanket fever

A humorous phrase that describes the impulse to stay in bed all day and not do anything as a medical condition. Molly didn't come to her 9 AM class because she said she's not feeling well, but I suspect she's got a case of blanket fever.

blanket term

A word or phrase used to describe a broad range of similarly related things, usually resulting in diluting the specific meaning of individual items. "Idiom" is often used as a blanket term for any element of language that is used strangely or uniquely by its users. "American" can be seen as something of a blanket term, considering how drastically people differ from one part of the country to the next.

born on the wrong side of the blanket

Born to parents who were not married. His parents eventually married, but that boy was born on the wrong side of the blanket.

See also: blanket, born, of, on, side, wrong

eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket

Eyes that are ringed with dark circles. It's only been a few weeks since we brought our infant daughter home, and I've already got eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket.

See also: blanket, burnt, eye, hole, like, two

on the wrong side of the blanket

To parents who were not married; out of wedlock. Used in the phrase "born on the wrong side of the blanket." His parents eventually married, but that boy was born on the wrong side of the blanket.

pig in a blanket

informal A small hot dog or sausage in a bun or puff pastry. Please tell me that they're going to have pigs in a blanket as an appetizer at the event. It'll make getting dressed up worth it!

security blanket

That which gives one a feeling of comfort, confidence, and safety. An allusion to the common practice of children to carry around blankets or stuffed animals to give them a feeling of safety. His beard had long been his form of security blanket—something he could hide behind, something he could change at will, something he could fiddle with when he felt nervous or uncomfortable. My father's financial status was like a security blanket. Whenever anything else in life was going wrong, he always took comfort in his wealth.

throw a wet blanket over (something)

To make something be or seem less enjoyable, successful, or important. The court's decision throws a wet blanket over the president's plans for healthcare reform. Her crappy attitude really threw a wet blanket over the party. I could tell that Sean's football victory threw a wet blanket over Sam's news about getting into the college she wanted.

wet blanket

Someone who ruins other people's fun. Don't invite Nicole to the party. She's such a wet blanket that she'll probably just complain the whole time. David was tired of being called a wet blanket by his friends just because he doesn't drink alcohol.

See also: blanket, wet

wrong side of the blanket

Referring to being born to parents who were not married. Used in the phrase "born on the wrong side of the blanket." His parents eventually married, but that boy was born on the wrong side of the blanket.

blanket someone or something with something

Fig. to cover someone or something with something. They blanketed the flames with a layer of foam. The children blanketed Jimmy with leaves and pretended he was lost.

born on the wrong side of the blanket

Rur. [of a child] illegitimate. All his life, Edward felt that people looked down on him because he was born on the wrong side of the blanket. Just between you and me, I suspect Mrs. Potter's oldest child was born on the wrong side of the blanket.

See also: blanket, born, of, on, side, wrong

eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket

Rur. eyes with dark circles around them. I can tell you ain't slept. You got eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket.

See also: blanket, burnt, eye, hole, like, two

wet blanket

Fig. a dull or depressing person who spoils other people's enjoyment. Jack's fun at parties, but his brother's a wet blanket. I was with Anne and she was being a real wet blanket.

See also: blanket, wet

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

security blanket

Something that dispels anxiety, as in I always carry my appointments calendar; it's my security blanket. This colloquial term, dating from about 1960, was at first (and still is) used for the blanket or toy or other object held by a young child to reduce anxiety.

wet blanket

A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm, as in Don't be such a wet blanket-the carnival will be fun! This expression alludes to smothering a fire with a wet blanket. [Early 1800s]

See also: blanket, wet

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a wet blanket

INFORMAL

If you call someone a wet blanket, you mean that they stop other people from enjoying themselves by being boring or miserable. `Hey', said Thack, looking at Michael. `Stop being such a wet blanket.' I'm sorry if I've been a wet blanket today.

See also: blanket, wet

throw a wet blanket over something

AMERICAN

If something throws a wet blanket over an event or situation, it makes it less successful or enjoyable. Cool, rainy weather has thrown a wet blanket over Michigan's tourism season.

See also: blanket, over, something, throw, wet

a security blanket

A security blanket is something that makes you feel safer and more confident. Everybody has a personal security blanket — it could be a handbag, a piece of jewellery or, if you're a guy, a moustache or a beard. For most of us, the lists we make act as security blankets, telling us what to do and how long to spend doing it. Note: A young child's security blanket is a piece of cloth or clothing which the child holds and often chews in order to feel comforted.

born on the wrong side of the blanket

illegitimate. dated

See also: blanket, born, of, on, side, wrong

a wet blanket

someone who has a depressing or discouraging effect on others.

A dampened blanket can be used to smother a fire; the image here is of a person extinguishing a lively or optimistic mood by their gloominess or negativity.

1991 Michael Curtin The Plastic Tomato Cutter When in the company of those of us who do succumb to the occasional dram Father Willie was never a wet blanket.

See also: blanket, wet

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a ˌwet ˈblanket

(informal, disapproving) a person who is not enthusiastic about anything and who stops other people from enjoying themselves: She was such a wet blanket at the party that they never invited her again. OPPOSITE: a live wire

A wet blanket can be used to help put out a fire.

See also: blanket, wet

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

blanket drill

n. a night’s sleep; sleep. (Military.) Fred is still on blanket drill. He’s in for it.

wet blanket

n. someone who ruins a good time. (In the way that a wet blanket is used to put out a fire.) Oh, Martin! Why do you have to be such a wet blanket?

See also: blanket, wet

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

wet blanket, a

A person or thing that spoils the fun. This term, alluding to a device used to smother a fire, has been around since the early nineteenth century. Mrs. Anne Mathews used it in Tea-Table Talk (1857): “Such people may be the wet blankets of society.”

wrong side of the blanket, born on the

Illegitimate. This term was current in the eighteenth century and may well be obsolete. Tobias Smollett used it in Humphry Clinker (1771): “My mother was an honest woman. I didn’t come in on the wrong side of the blanket.”

blanket fever

A lumberjack expression for laziness, as if the woodsman had a medical reason for staying in bed instead of working.

wet blanket

A spreader of gloom. What could put more of a damper on lovely summer day picnic than a wet ground cloth—unless it's a person who, by word or deed, spoils everyone's fun? Such a spoilsport at any otherwise enjoyable event goes by the epithet “wet blanket,” better known to recent generations as a party pooper.

See also: blanket, wet

wrong side of the blanket

Illegitimacy. A child born out of wedlock was said to have been born on the wrong side of the blanket, as if being under the covers was a luxury to which only legitimate babies were entitled. Other obsolescent phrases for an illegitimate baby are “natural child” and “love child.”

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释义	blanket Related to blanket: blanket stitch, sheets blanket (someone or something) with (something) To cover with something. By the time I got to the beach, the kids had already blanketed grandpa with sand. The storm blanketed the mountaintops with snow, making it look like a scene from a painting. See also: blanket blanket ban A ban that applies to or affects all or the majority of a given class of people or things. Can't the government put a blanket ban on solicitors? Literally no one wants someone to show up at their house, unannounced, trying to sell something. The school is introducing a blanket ban on smart phones during school hours, much to the chagrin of its students. See also: ban, blanket blanket drill A military term for sleep. Is it time for blanket drill yet? I'm exhausted. See also: blanket, drill blanket fever A humorous phrase that describes the impulse to stay in bed all day and not do anything as a medical condition. Molly didn't come to her 9 AM class because she said she's not feeling well, but I suspect she's got a case of blanket fever. See also: blanket, fever blanket term A word or phrase used to describe a broad range of similarly related things, usually resulting in diluting the specific meaning of individual items. "Idiom" is often used as a blanket term for any element of language that is used strangely or uniquely by its users. "American" can be seen as something of a blanket term, considering how drastically people differ from one part of the country to the next. See also: blanket, term born on the wrong side of the blanket Born to parents who were not married. His parents eventually married, but that boy was born on the wrong side of the blanket. See also: blanket, born, of, on, side, wrong eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket Eyes that are ringed with dark circles. It's only been a few weeks since we brought our infant daughter home, and I've already got eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket. See also: blanket, burnt, eye, hole, like, two on the wrong side of the blanket To parents who were not married; out of wedlock. Used in the phrase "born on the wrong side of the blanket." His parents eventually married, but that boy was born on the wrong side of the blanket. See also: blanket, of, on, side, wrong pig in a blanket informal A small hot dog or sausage in a bun or puff pastry. Please tell me that they're going to have pigs in a blanket as an appetizer at the event. It'll make getting dressed up worth it! See also: blanket, pig security blanket That which gives one a feeling of comfort, confidence, and safety. An allusion to the common practice of children to carry around blankets or stuffed animals to give them a feeling of safety. His beard had long been his form of security blanket—something he could hide behind, something he could change at will, something he could fiddle with when he felt nervous or uncomfortable. My father's financial status was like a security blanket. Whenever anything else in life was going wrong, he always took comfort in his wealth. See also: blanket, security throw a wet blanket over (something) To make something be or seem less enjoyable, successful, or important. The court's decision throws a wet blanket over the president's plans for healthcare reform. Her crappy attitude really threw a wet blanket over the party. I could tell that Sean's football victory threw a wet blanket over Sam's news about getting into the college she wanted. See also: blanket, over, throw, wet wet blanket Someone who ruins other people's fun. Don't invite Nicole to the party. She's such a wet blanket that she'll probably just complain the whole time. David was tired of being called a wet blanket by his friends just because he doesn't drink alcohol. See also: blanket, wet wrong side of the blanket Referring to being born to parents who were not married. Used in the phrase "born on the wrong side of the blanket." His parents eventually married, but that boy was born on the wrong side of the blanket. See also: blanket, of, side, wrong Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. blanket someone or something with something Fig. to cover someone or something with something. They blanketed the flames with a layer of foam. The children blanketed Jimmy with leaves and pretended he was lost. See also: blanket born on the wrong side of the blanket Rur. [of a child] illegitimate. All his life, Edward felt that people looked down on him because he was born on the wrong side of the blanket. Just between you and me, I suspect Mrs. Potter's oldest child was born on the wrong side of the blanket. See also: blanket, born, of, on, side, wrong eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket Rur. eyes with dark circles around them. I can tell you ain't slept. You got eyes like two burnt holes in a blanket. See also: blanket, burnt, eye, hole, like, two wet blanket Fig. a dull or depressing person who spoils other people's enjoyment. Jack's fun at parties, but his brother's a wet blanket. I was with Anne and she was being a real wet blanket. See also: blanket, wet McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. security blanket Something that dispels anxiety, as in I always carry my appointments calendar; it's my security blanket. This colloquial term, dating from about 1960, was at first (and still is) used for the blanket or toy or other object held by a young child to reduce anxiety. See also: blanket, security wet blanket A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm, as in Don't be such a wet blanket-the carnival will be fun! This expression alludes to smothering a fire with a wet blanket. [Early 1800s] See also: blanket, wet The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a wet blanket INFORMAL If you call someone a wet blanket, you mean that they stop other people from enjoying themselves by being boring or miserable. `Hey', said Thack, looking at Michael. `Stop being such a wet blanket.' I'm sorry if I've been a wet blanket today. See also: blanket, wet throw a wet blanket over something AMERICAN If something throws a wet blanket over an event or situation, it makes it less successful or enjoyable. Cool, rainy weather has thrown a wet blanket over Michigan's tourism season. See also: blanket, over, something, throw, wet a security blanket A security blanket is something that makes you feel safer and more confident. Everybody has a personal security blanket — it could be a handbag, a piece of jewellery or, if you're a guy, a moustache or a beard. For most of us, the lists we make act as security blankets, telling us what to do and how long to spend doing it. Note: A young child's security blanket is a piece of cloth or clothing which the child holds and often chews in order to feel comforted. See also: blanket, security Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. born on the wrong side of the blanket illegitimate. dated See also: blanket, born, of, on, side, wrong a wet blanket someone who has a depressing or discouraging effect on others. A dampened blanket can be used to smother a fire; the image here is of a person extinguishing a lively or optimistic mood by their gloominess or negativity. 1991 Michael Curtin The Plastic Tomato Cutter When in the company of those of us who do succumb to the occasional dram Father Willie was never a wet blanket. See also: blanket, wet Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a ˌwet ˈblanket (informal, disapproving) a person who is not enthusiastic about anything and who stops other people from enjoying themselves: She was such a wet blanket at the party that they never invited her again. OPPOSITE: a live wire A wet blanket can be used to help put out a fire. See also: blanket, wet Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary blanket drill n. a night’s sleep; sleep. (Military.) Fred is still on blanket drill. He’s in for it. See also: blanket, drill wet blanket n. someone who ruins a good time. (In the way that a wet blanket is used to put out a fire.) Oh, Martin! Why do you have to be such a wet blanket? See also: blanket, wet McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions wet blanket, a A person or thing that spoils the fun. This term, alluding to a device used to smother a fire, has been around since the early nineteenth century. Mrs. Anne Mathews used it in Tea-Table Talk (1857): “Such people may be the wet blankets of society.” See also: wet wrong side of the blanket, born on the Illegitimate. This term was current in the eighteenth century and may well be obsolete. Tobias Smollett used it in Humphry Clinker (1771): “My mother was an honest woman. I didn’t come in on the wrong side of the blanket.” See also: born, of, on, side, wrong The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer blanket fever A lumberjack expression for laziness, as if the woodsman had a medical reason for staying in bed instead of working. See also: blanket, fever wet blanket A spreader of gloom. What could put more of a damper on lovely summer day picnic than a wet ground cloth—unless it's a person who, by word or deed, spoils everyone's fun? Such a spoilsport at any otherwise enjoyable event goes by the epithet “wet blanket,” better known to recent generations as a party pooper. See also: blanket, wet wrong side of the blanket Illegitimacy. A child born out of wedlock was said to have been born on the wrong side of the blanket, as if being under the covers was a luxury to which only legitimate babies were entitled. Other obsolescent phrases for an illegitimate baby are “natural child” and “love child.” See also: blanket, of, side, wrong Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: blanket (someone or something) with (something) blanket with be a mass of (something) be a mass of something mass stay under stay under (something) hold forth have a way of (doing something) have a way of doing something References in classic literature The rope yarn had been parted, and Lerumie's fingers were feeling inside the blanket for him. Jerry of the Islands At her solicitation I let her take the watch till midnight,--it was then nine o'clock, but I wrapped her in blankets and put an oilskin about her before I lay down. The Sea Wolf Saxon sat with the blankets drawn closely under her chin, and admired his courage. He smoked a cigarette by the fire, then rejoined Saxon under the blankets. The Valley of the Moon He ripped the remnant of one of his blankets into strips and bound his bleeding feet. Love of Life And Other Stories “Where are the blankets and merchandise that bought the right of the Fire-eater?” he replied in a more animated voice; “are they with him in his wigwam? Pioneers It was Achmet Zek, and he cursed because he had discovered beneath the blankets of his lieutenant only a pile of discarded clothing arranged in the form and semblance of a sleeping man--Albert Werper had fled. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar This has led to the development of Bomb Suppression Blanket (BSB) Ballistic Blankets US Standard Market . Bomb Suppression Blanket (BSB) Ballistic Blankets US Standard Market Projections Highlighting Primar Despite being one of the heir to his father's multi-million dollar fortune, Blanket looked like a regular teenager in his shorts and Spider-Man T-shirt. Michael Jackson's son Blanket, 16, makes rare appearance in Los Angeles; Blanket Jackson, the youngest son of the late King Of Pop, was spotted out and about in the suburb of Calabasas Pigs in blankets have gone next level this year thanks to all manner of creations and The Co-op have thrown their hat into the ring with a luxurious take on the festive favourite. The Co-op is selling 'posh' pigs in blankets and they sound amazing; The Co-op has upped the pigs in blankets ante this Christmas with its own luxury variety Over a year in the making, this 10' x 10' (you read that right, 10 feet by 10 feet) blanket is more than a giant piece of fabric. Introducing: The Biggest, Best Blanket Ever Made New Delhi: Affluent AC passengers are the prime suspects as over 2.1 million towels, bedsheets, blankets and other items went missing from air-conditioned coaches during 2017-18 an official said. India: 2.1 million towels, bedsheets, blankets stolen from AC coaches Pura Naturals Pet (https://puranaturalspet.com/) now has a line of Luster Loft Fleece Blankets that can be embroidered. Pura Naturals Adds Embroidered Blankets Hundreds of South African prisoners have crocheted a 7,000sq m blanket in honour of late anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. S Africa fetes Mandela with huge blanket A group of Dubai residents doing their bit to knit the world's largest blanket Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/XPRESS Sapna Dhanwani, C Staff Reporter UAE women to knit a world record
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