Arminkshipper's definitions

At grade

at the same tier.

The new train station will be built at grade with the existing street, meaning there won't be any ramps or stairs needed to enter the station.

by Arminkshipper July 5, 2024

On the button

On time.

The train arrived at the station perfectly on the button, right at 3:15 pm.

by Arminkshipper July 8, 2024

happy

inclined to use a specified thing excessively or at random.

"our litigation-happy society"

by Arminkshipper March 27, 2025

Restoration

a structure provided to replace or repair dental tissue so as to restore its form and function, such as a filling, crown, or bridge.

The dentist recommended a restoration to replace the missing tooth structure and allow Sarah to chew comfortably again.

by Arminkshipper July 20, 2024

Monkey on her back

a difficult issue.

The monkey on her back is still the fact that she missed the competition the previous year.

by Arminkshipper July 9, 2024

bookie

a bookmaker.

He went to the bookie to place a wager on the horse race.

by Arminkshipper August 11, 2025

Old enough to be her father

be much older than someone (especially used to suggest that a romantic or sexual relationship between the people concerned is inappropriate).

"she married a man old enough to be her father"

by Arminkshipper August 5, 2024