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Close of Play

Increasingly common on business bullshit bingo cards the English-speaking world over, 'close of play' is the latest way to say '5.30', presumably employed by people a) to make the working day seem more fun, by describing it as 'play' b) because they are cunts.

Presumably, like the equally execrable 'touch base', the expression originated in a shit American sport.
So where are we gonna be by close of play?

We're not playing. I'm working. You're talking like a prick.

Ok, I need to touch base with the client before close of play.

Oh right.
Close of Play by BobbyBarcode October 22, 2012

Close of Play

A term used by people in business. Maximum impact is gained by saying it whilst sitting on the edge of a desk with the top button undone and tie hanging loosely.
L: Are we closer to agreeing a deal? Ideally I'd like to start picking that low hanging fruit by close of play today. Otherwise I'll end up looking like a cunt.
J: You are already a cunt.
L: Feedback taken on board J. Let's touch base about this next week. Do you have a window on Tuesday?
J: I have a window every day of the fucking week. My office has two of them.
Close of Play by Toffeeslot November 17, 2015

Closetplay

Closetplay is cosplay using items that one has in one’s closet — the costume generally approximates a specific character but might not be completely accurate, because the articles of clothing involved are for everyday wear.
I closetplayed my favourite Final Fantasy character the other day just for fun.
Closetplay by enby-enby-enby August 11, 2018

Closetplay

A form of cosplay where one dresses up as a character people won't recognize, such as an oc or fancharacter. Not done very often because it's not easily recognized or very popular.
She prefered closetplay to regular cosplay because she found her own character's costumes more fun to make.
Closetplay by DJJay July 30, 2010

Play me close

Trying to decieve, or mislead. To trick.
I can't belive that bitch tried to play me close.
Play me close by Ms. Kay October 1, 2008

Play me close

Fragile. Handle me with care. Ticking time bomb.
Dont ever bring your new girl around me. You better play me close.
Play me close by Thug Therapy June 21, 2020