: Arriving late and rushed, or starting a meeting with aggressive demands.

Miller watched the distance close. Five hundred meters. Four hundred. He could see the whites of the gunner’s eyes, the crazed grin on his face.

Depending on the vibe you’re going for, here are a few ways to use that phrase: 1. Competitive / Sports

The goal isn’t to avoid the heat; the goal is to keep your cool while you land the plane.

The heat hit first—not the dry heat of summer, but a wet, chemical burn that made my eyes water and my throat close.