backup quarterback

This is a guy that a girl keeps "on the bench" or at an arm's length just in case she breaks up with her boyfriend. He usually is crazy about her, very good looking and very eager "to get into the game". Just like a backup quarterback in football.

Maggie asked Scarlett, "You just broke up with Ted a week ago, who was that hunky guy you were cozy with last night?"
Scarlett replied, "Oh, that's Chuck. I've known him for a while and called him into the game." Maggie exclaimed, "That was quick!" To which Scarlett replied, "Well, honey, you don't win championships or the Super Bowl without a backup quarterback."

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vinotext

Drunk dialing for the 21st century. Sending text messages after drinking too much wine.

After several bottles of wine with pals at dinner, Scarlett sent new friend, Ed, 6 vinotexts at 1 am.

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broken toy

A person who has childhood, past relationship or other emotional damage that makes them broken and unable to be part of a healthy relationship.

Scarlett had to cool it with Ed after his screaming fight with his ex-girlfriend at the nightclub. "He is just another broken toy," she explained to her friends.

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carcass

a term used to describe yourself or another when you are extremely tired and essentially lifeless. A "dead" body.

Scarlett asked Maggie if she planned to go to the gym the morning after their night on the town. Maggie replied, "If I can drag my carcass out of bed".

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holding court

Going out with the intent to entertain and be entertained by a group of admiring friends. Taken from the days of midevil royalty when the king would call his subjects for a big feast.

Maggie: "My phone is ringing off the hook and the texts are pouring in. Since we haven't been out in a week, everyone is desperate to see us."
Scarlett: "Oh, I know, same here."
Maggie: "I can go out Wednesday"
Scarlett: "Okay, it looks like we are holding court on Wednesday. I'll alert the subjects"

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