The witness was given 'blanket' protection from prosecution. [=the witness would not be prosecuted for anything]
The job was her 'security blanket'. [=the job was the thing that made her feel safe and secure]
A 'blanket' of gloom spread over the crowd when they realized their team would lose.
(..) we raise it? And if it's a boy, do we get him circumcised? People say it's barbaric, but if we don't, it looks like a pig in a blanket. Calm down, it's gonna be okay. How's it gonna be okay? Look at me, I'm a mess. And that means this baby's (..)2016 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Positive Negative Reaction Season: 9 Episode 16