arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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at hand »
Being at the moment the center of attention or the cause of trouble.
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back away »
Of your attention on the thing in front being avoided.
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back-cloth star »
An actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to gain more attention to himself.
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blame Canada »
A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a serious social issue by laying responsibility with Canada.
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box on the ear »
Administered on the victim's ear, usually by an educator, to enforce attention.
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but seriously folks »
Directs attention to immediately preceding failed attempt at humor.
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but who's counting »
Used as a retort or comeback, often to deprecate oneself or another for excessive concern or attention to.
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carry on »
To act or behave; especially to act or behave so as to attract attention.
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catch someone's eye »
To capture someone's attention.
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check out »
Used to draw attention to something and stimulate excitement about it.
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come to »
To devote attention to in due course; to come around to.
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come up »
To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly; to come to attention, present itself.
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cry for help »
Acting out as a means of displaying a subconscious desire for attention or help.
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curry favor »
To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.
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