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

pop your clogs

In the UK, to die, usually a natural death.

three packs a day?? You'll pop your clogs before you time, sonny Jim.

by Observer54 November 29, 2006

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

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

Custom ringtone close.

Someone who is close enough to you to have a custom ringtone in your cellphone.

Jim: "I didn't know you were friends with Sally."

John: "Oh yeah; we're like custom ringtone close."

by Chaz Walker December 15, 2009