A close encounter of the athletic kind

A phrase that many AI written articles use to describe a sporting event (usually High School).

If an article includes this phrase, chances are it’s a box score stretched out into an article with no real player names given whatsoever.

One article: Lancaster edged Ashville Teays Valley 24-17 in a close encounter of the athletic kind on Aug. 18 in Ohio football.

Another article: Chillicothe Southeastern edged West Salem Northwestern 28-20 in a close encounter of the athletic kind in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 18.

Yet another article: Tates Creek edged Eastern 21-14 in a close encounter of the athletic kind during this Kentucky football game.

by futbolr21 August 22, 2023

close call

When something almost happens. Especially something bad, like a collision or social mishap.

Jerry experienced a close call when he was sailing on his boat and a strong gale knocked down his mast and missed his head by a hair.

by Philco January 15, 2008

closed circuit

confidential; inside information only between tow parties

"let's keep this info closed circuit, at least till we hear more from the bmoc."

by bungalow bill March 1, 2005

Bank’s Closed

A slang from the 1920’s, meaning “sorry babe, no kissing/making out now”.

Often said if not appropriate at the moment.

Girl: “babe, wanna make out?”
Guy: “sorry babe, bank’s closed”

by ohnoMillie November 1, 2017

closeted

to be a gay, lesbian, bi or queer person who hides their true sexual orientation from the public and those around them. often for fear of persecution, rejection, others' reactions, but not always for negative reasons. some would just as soon not come out or see no reason to.

jerry's gay, but he stays closeted to avoid losing his teaching job.

by dagger_grrl October 11, 2003

closest friend

Best friend

Out of 100 odd friends, Ramesh is closest friend of mine.

by Rajesh Haldar April 17, 2016

keep your cards close to your chest

Keep your plans only with you, be careful and do not tell to the wrong person. small mouth.

I´m leaving my job next year for a 6 months travel around the world, but should keep your cards close to your chest, otherwise your boss will fire you before next year.

by billy22012 October 17, 2013