blanket term
idiomA word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things.
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put a blanket over
Make (something) seem less serious.
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term of years
The lease under which that estate in land is held.
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term of years absolute
The lease under which that estate in land is held.
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term of years determinable
The lease under which that estate in land was held.
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term out
To finish the term.
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throw a wet blanket on
To discredit; to spoil or disparage.
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wet-blanket
To disparage, belittle, or remove the satisfaction and joy from; to act as a wet blanket towards.