Arminkshipper's definitions

Real

complete; utter (used for emphasis).

"the tour turned out to be a real disaster"

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025

spill

1. (in the context of ball games) drop (the ball).
2. let (wind) out of a sail, typically by slackening the sheets.

1. The nervous receiver managed to spill the crucial pass, costing his team the game.
2. The sudden gust caused the sailor to spill the sail, preventing the boat from capsizing.

by Arminkshipper March 27, 2025

least said, soonest mended

a difficult situation will be resolved more quickly if there is no more discussion of it.

"It's best to follow the advice of 'least said, soonest mended' and not rehash the same disagreements we've been over multiple times. Let's focus on finding a constructive solution rather than dwelling on past mistakes."

by Arminkshipper June 24, 2025

Preamble

the introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification.

The U.S. Constitution's preamble begins with the words 'We the People,' establishing the country's founding principles and intentions.

by Arminkshipper May 12, 2025

heat

the amount of heat that is needed to cause a specific process or is evolved in such a process.

"the heat of formation"

by Arminkshipper August 11, 2024

that's a thought!

used to express approval of a comment or suggestion.

“Why don't we let that tub fill up with rainwater?”

“That's a thought!”

by Arminkshipper August 7, 2024

Packed out

(of a large number of people) crowd into and fill.

"hundreds of people packed out the venue"

by Arminkshipper June 20, 2025