Meanings
How to pronounce "skeleton at the feast":
AU
One whose presence brings gloom to a joyous occasion.
A reminder of death, a memento mori.
Example Sentences
1
Despite their joyous celebration, there was a skeleton at the feast when the family discovered an unpaid bill.
2
The corporate party was going well until the CEO brought up the recent financial scandal, becoming the skeleton at the feast.
3
The political rally was meant to be a cheerful event, but the controversial speaker became the skeleton at the feast.
4
Everyone was enjoying the wedding reception until a distant relative brought up the bride's previous failed relationships, playing the role of the skeleton at the feast.
5
The team was celebrating their victory, but the injured player sitting alone on the sidelines was the skeleton at the feast.