ghost at the feast en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
After Banquo in Shakespeare's Macbeth (1606); Macbeth murders Banquo, whose mutilated body subsequently appears at a feast as a ghost, unseen by all but Macbeth.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) A presence that mars one's enjoyment by causing guilt or reviving unwelcome memories.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ghosts at the feast | Number=Plur | lexicographic |