mercury

Definition

  • noun: a silver metal that is liquid at normal temperatures
  • noun: a Roman god of commerce, eloquence, travel, cunning, and theft who serves as messenger to the other gods
  • synonyms: newsboy, messenger, spirit

Examples

  • In the summer, the 'mercury' can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • By late afternoon, the 'mercury' had dropped (to) below zero.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yes? - Yes, what's your initial premise? That Gluant did not want to be killed. Everything else follows like liquid mercury... ...flowing down a... A... A sloping thing. How long do you think it will take to find the killer? Right now the killer is being (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther