turd in the punchbowl

English

Pronunciation

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Noun

turd in the punchbowl (plural turds in the punchbowl)

1. (slang, vulgar, idiomatic) Something that ruins or spoils everything else; a nuisance or problem; an unpleasant or disagreeable detail.

Synonyms

• fly in the ointment
• party pooper

See also

• ghost at the feast
• skunk at a garden party