My mom did this when we were growing up. She'd leave a light just outside her bedroom on and we'd turn it off when we got in to let her know were in safe.
Sure, but it's an article in a British paper and you're referencing an American dictionary. Brits can use it for the nefarious connotation, but they very commonly use it to mean an officially organized plan / program.
I give you credit for handling this calmly throughout. The lack of perspective on the relative importance of this conversation is, frankly, amazing.
One would think you'd shot the guy's dog.
Angry Santa
My mom did this when we were growing up. She'd leave a light just outside her bedroom on and we'd turn it off when we got in to let her know were in safe.
It's a river dolphin. The water is probably dark with tannins.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_dolphin
Sure, but it's an article in a British paper and you're referencing an American dictionary. Brits can use it for the nefarious connotation, but they very commonly use it to mean an officially organized plan / program.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/scheme