When a certain commodity or supply in in such short supply that you're almost out of it entirely. Used similarly to "running on fumes". Originated from riveted tanks, when they're almost empty you can see the rivets.
by hectorr December 1, 2020
Get the Looking at the rivets mug.All the family hurts and disagreements never stopped and never healed. The people involved were terminal but "Family Discord ~ the Rift that Keeps on Living" outlived them all.
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Get the all my rife mug.When someone arrogantly sabotages their own business or project through overconfident blunders, like picking unnecessary fights, making baseless claims, or alienating partners, only to watch it all backfire spectacularly. Often involves hiding behind excuses while the competition thrives.
“Dude, starting that petty lawsuit against your rivals just because your ego got bruised? You’re totally pulling a Rife—now your company’s reputation is in the trash.”
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