To gain significant advantage or
make one's way through the
world by exploiting
social dynamics, state institutions and weaponising the law (usually to the detriment of moral but naive others).
Cindy: "I'
m so over my farting, snoring husband, but I need him. How about you?"
Jelissa: "Well I have no problems. I lined up a guy via Internet
dating from the other side of the world, he knocked me up so I could have my baby and he's out of sight, out of mind. He pays me child support off the record out of guilt, and I get
special single mother benefits. Then I married Enrique, but divorced him after four years for a payout and alimony. These days I just do what I want!"
Cindy: "Wow, you have it all worked out,
don't you?"