Play

Be helpful.

He needs financial support, but the bank will not play.

by Arminkshipper June 22, 2024

Press the button

start a course of action, particularly a nuclear conflict.

“No single leader has the authority to press the button, thankfully, launching nuclear weapons requires a complex sequence of approvals.”

by Arminkshipper July 08, 2024

Near

(of a person) stingy; miserly

Here's a sentence using "near" in the archaic sense of stingy:

Uncle Harold wouldn't even spring for a round of drinks, so cheap he bordered on near.
Note: This usage of "near" is not very common today. You might consider a more common synonym like "stingy," "cheap," or "miserly" depending on the desired emphasis.

(Gif: To Be A Brave One)

by Arminkshipper July 21, 2024

Near

Almost

"I near fell out of the chair"

(GIF: Shin Hye-sun)

by Arminkshipper July 21, 2024

Fire

a domestic heating appliance that uses electricity or gas as fuel.

We turned up the heat on the gas fire to warm up the living room.

by Arminkshipper August 05, 2024

Fire

(of a muscle or nerve cell) produce a contraction or impulse.

When neurons fire in response to a visual stimulus, a signal is produced.

by Arminkshipper June 28, 2024

in

a position of influence with someone powerful or famous.

"he would ensure an in with the nominee"

by Arminkshipper July 21, 2024