party foul

party foul

A jocular term for behavior that is inappropriate, irritating, or unacceptable at a party or other social event. Stop it! Taking handfuls of hors d'oeuvres is definitely a party foul. I can't believe I just spilled wine on the carpet—total party foul!
See also: foul, party
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • circulate
  • circulate among
  • circulate among (someone or something)
  • shwench
  • count up
  • the old ball and chain
  • cradle-robber
  • robber
  • Shut your face!
  • shut your mouth/trap/face/gob!
References in periodicals archive
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He got right into my front seat, which I heard was an Uber party foul, but I didn't want my first stranger interaction to open with me jerking my thumb and saying, "Backseat, buddy."
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Wait for a lull, say you need to check in with a pal across the room, then leave by simply saying, "So nice talking!" No harm, no party foul.
Party like a pro
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Tell 'em you've gotta check in with a friend across the room, then leave by simply saying, "Thanks for talking!" No harm, no party foul.
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Unfortunately for you, the faithful reader, I've been suffering through a bit of a dry spell when it comes to embarrassing personal missteps, party fouls, or public faux pas.
A glass act