backburner

used to describe a boy or girl of slight interest who isn't exactly qualified to date at the moment, but may come in handy later. thus one places them on the "back burner," keeping them warm (subtle flirting, etc.), until you're ready to chow down (i.e. date, talk, hang out with when one has nothing else to do, etc.)

"Yea Tom is acting like a dick tonight, but I have Joe on the backburner, I think I'll give him a call."

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