bad-weather friend

A friend who supports you even when it is not easy or convenient to do so.

I didn't think Jerod would stick by me, but when I got into trouble, he backed me up; he turned out to be a real bad-weather friend.

by Beynham May 17, 2012

Sun check

an acceptance of an invitation despite the timing being inconvenient, usually requiring the delaying of a prior commitment until an unspecified time.

Join us for dinner, don't go to your mum's; Use a sun check.

by Beynham May 17, 2012