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on the come up

somethin that's not quite happenin yet, but on the vurge of blowin up or makin some serious noise.

I got some thangs in the works but I can't talk about it yet. It's definitely on the come up, word ta mother.

by the excalibur November 06, 2006

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Second String Friend

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed

I got a call from X the other night. She had an extra ticket to a concert she bought for a friend, but they couldn’t make it so she called me to ask if I wanted to go because I am her Second String Friend.

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on the come up

somethin that's not quite happenin yet, but on the vurge of blowin up or makin some serious noise.

I got some thangs in the works but I can't talk about it yet. It's definitely on the come up, word ta mother.

by the excalibur November 06, 2006

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on the come up

A phrase used to express glee when an fortunate event occurs that allows the individual to get something or "come up" on something for nothing. In lamest terms, getting something for nothing.

I saw that basketball player leave his locker open. I'm gonna get some new shoes on the come up.

We're gonna see Batman cheap during the matinee and watch three other movies that day on the come up.

by Savage3 July 10, 2008

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