Meanings
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.
How to pronounce "ghost at the feast":
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A presence that mars one's enjoyment by causing guilt or reviving unwelcome memories.
Example Sentences
1
Even though he had been cheated out of a promotion, he didn't want to be a ghost at the feast and ruin the celebratory party.
2
She felt like a ghost at the feast when her friends started discussing inside jokes that she wasn't a part of.
3
After breaking up with her boyfriend, she had to attend his sister's wedding feeling like a ghost at the feast.
4
Being the only vegetarian at the barbecue, I felt like a ghost at the feast as everyone enjoyed their burgers and hot dogs.
5
As the new employee in the office, he sometimes felt like a ghost at the feast during team-building activities where everyone knew each other well.
