Phrases related to: Blanket

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blanket term	A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
fear engulfed him like a blanket	fear was taking over him	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
Security Blanket	An insecure person holding something for emotional and psychological support and comfort	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
smallpox blanket	An apparently benevolent offering whose real intent is to disrupt, destabilize or weaken.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
wet blanket	A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
Wet Blanket	A depressing person who spoils the fun of other people, a person who spoils enjoyment of others by being boring	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est un trouble-fête	He is a mar-joy, a wet blanket.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
un rabat-joie	A mar-joy; A wet blanket.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)