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Is a wet blanket or a dry blanket a better heat conductor?
A wet blanket is a better heat conductor than a dry blanket because water is more conductive than air. The moisture in the wet blanket helps to transfer heat more efficiently from the body to the blanket.
What are the catchwords that start with wet?
I believe you mean catchphrases, not catchwords. Some catchphrases that begin with wet are wetback, wet bar, wet blanket, wet dream, wet noodle, wet nurse, and wet suit.
When was Wet Blanket Policy created?
Wet Blanket Policy was created on 1948-08-20.
What does the idiom his comments threw a wet blanket on the discussion mean?
his comment has a depressing effect on others
What is the origin of the term wet blanket?
A person can sometimes be described as a wet blanket if they make it harder for others to have fun, socialize, or participate in a party, etc. I believe that the intended comparison is to the use of a wet blanket to put out a fire, as a person called a wet blanket can smother a social situation, although some believe that this is because a blanket which can keep you warm if it is dry, becomes very uncomfortable when it is wet.A wet blanket is uncomfortable to wrap up in - a person who is a "wet blanket" is someone who is not comfortable to be around. You would use this idiom to mean someone who puts a damper on the enjoyment of other people and makes a fun situation less fun.I invited Bill to the party, but he was a real wet blanket and made us all miserable with his complaining.A wet blanket is a party pooper, a fun killer: someone who destroys a festive or happy mood. Think of the way a watered-down blanket would smother a fire, and you'll get the idea behind the expression.When a person is like a wet blanket, he/she is someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc. (P.S. Pessimism means a general belief that bad things will happen.)A wet blanket is a person who isn't any fun. Just imagine if your blanket was wet, you really wouldn't enjoy that now would you.
What does he through a wet blanket on the discussion mean?
Saying someone "throws a wet blanket on the discussion" means they are dampening the excitement or enthusiasm of the conversation by being negative or discouraging. It implies that their comments or attitude are bringing down the mood or energy of the group.
Is a wet blanket a person who is fun to be with?
No. In fact, a 'wet blanket' is a person who is just the opposite. That is, someone who seems to destroy fun times and good moods, whether on purpose, or unknowingly. They are usually as much 'fun' as cuddling-up with a wet blanket, hence the term.
How do you use the idiomatic expression 'a wet blanket' in the sentence?
The conversation was rather droll; she had the personality of a wet blanket.We were partying like rock stars until my Dad came home, what a wet blanket.
If trapped in a fire should you cover yourself with a wet blanket?
No, you should not. Dry blanket only, as a wet blanket will trap hot steam very close to your airways, and burning your lungs will pretty much be fatal.
Was anyone in the Bible killed by a wet blanket?
nobody!
What are the ratings and certificates for Wet Blanket Policy - 1948?
Wet Blanket Policy - 1948 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed (National Board of Review) USA:Approved (PCA #12562)
Who got killed by a wet blanket in the bible?
Benhadad
