When you work very hard to accomplish something difficult, in an attempt to impress or win back your crush or ex-girlfriend. However, they are genuinely happy for you, but it does not increase the chance of them considering you for a relationship.
Guy: I told her about my promotion, she was happy for me and said 'good for you!'. Little did she know that I worked for promotion just to impress her, so this was a pathetic victory.
by ClearAsJamal July 21, 2019
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