One whose presence brings gloom to a joyous occasion.
A reminder of death, a memento mori.
ghost at the feast
A presence that mars one's enjoyment by causing guilt or reviving unwe…
seagull manager
A manager whose presence is rare and usually motivated by problems
skeleton in the closet
A shameful secret.
skeleton in the cupboard
skeleton crew
A crew consisting of the minimum number of personnel needed to maintai…