Wet sock In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "wet sock", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-03 03:12

Meaning of Wet sock

Synonyms:

wet blanket , party pooper , spoilsport

Wet sock slang

Someone who is unsociable or who spoils other people's fun and their enjoyment of something.

 

We’ve got guests. Why are you being such a wet sock?

He did ask his dad if he could stay at the party a little longer, but the wet sock refused.

Someone who is not strong, courageous, or confident.
 

Tôi cảm thấy mình hèn nhát khi không dám lên tiếng phản đối sự bất công.

John chỉ là một thằng yếu đuối. Tôi không nghĩ anh ấy sẽ giúp chúng tôi nhiều trong trận đấu này.

Other phrases about:

rubber sock

1. A condom 

2. A shy person

have a yellow streak down one’s back

Used to describe someone who is cowardly

He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day

If someone is being overrun, it is better to run away than to keep fighting. 

 

Origin of Wet sock

The origin of this slang is not clear.
 

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to look like a drowned rat

To be very wet

Example:

Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.

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