turd in the punchbowl
English
Noun
turd in the punchbowl (plural turds in the punchbowl)
- (idiomatic, vulgar, slang) 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
- skunk at a garden party