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Definitions by Arminkshipper

a person who applies for shares in a new issue with a view to selling at once for a profit.
A stag is a speculator who applies for shares in a new issue with the intention of selling them immediately for a profit.
Stag by Arminkshipper August 6, 2024
a person who attends a social gathering unaccompanied by a partner.
"they have a rule against stags"
Stag by Arminkshipper August 6, 2024
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.
Fire by Arminkshipper August 5, 2024

Mouth off 

talk in an unpleasantly loud and boastful or opinionated way.
Here’s a sentence using "mouth off":

She's always mouthing off about how much better she could run the company herself.
Mouth off by Arminkshipper August 5, 2024

Watch your mouth

be careful about what you say.
"I know you're upset, but please watch your mouth. There are children present."

Open my mouth 

"sorry, I'll never open my mouth about you again"
Open my mouth by Arminkshipper August 5, 2024

Keep his mouth shut 

not say anything, especially not reveal a secret.
"would he keep his mouth shut under interrogation?"