merchant of doom

A person who always focuses on the potential negative outcomes of a situation. I refuse to watch the evening news anymore because the reporters have all become merchants of doom.

See also: doom, merchant, of

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It seems churlish to be the merchant of doom after a victory.

Flamini's the unlikely hero as November bites again..

Unregulated taxis could prowl the streets and strip clubs could be set up on any corner," the merchant of doom predicts.

UNISON ARE OFF THEIR TROTTERS

Without wanting to be a merchant of doom, it's essential that nobody gets complacent about our situation.

My nerves won't stand another last day decider; The weekly column where Sky Blues fanzine and website writers have their say on events at Highfield Road

Avoid spending too much time with a friend who is a merchant of doom.

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This maternal merchant of doom is played by the great Deborah (formerly Debbie) Harry - who will always star in my personal hall of fame thanks to her Blondie days when she sang Atomic, the best pop song of the '80s.

Kevin O'Sullivan at the movies: THE JOY OF LIFE; MY LIFE WITHOUT ME Cert: 15, 106mins

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