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English question from FAA exam, 2022 by JKSSB

Four alternatives are given for idioms/phrases.
Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
A wet blanket:

Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — A man who is always drunk
A "wet blanket" refers to someone who ruins other people's fun or discourages enthusiasm. The imagery comes from the literal act of throwing a wet blanket over a fire to extinguish it, effectively killing the "heat" or excitement of the situation.

Why the other options don't fit:
A) A man who is always drunk: This is usually referred to as a "drunkard," "sot," or "boozer," not a wet blanket.

B) A wife who is cold to her husband: There is no specific idiom using "wet blanket" to describe a spouse; this would typically be described as "emotionally distant" or "cold."

C) To wear black and white clothes: This has no connection to the idiomatic meaning; it is a literal interpretation of the words, which is common in "distractor" options for idioms.
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