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An 'up note' is a contrasting piece of positive information or commentary you make after writing or stating verbally something that while true is somewhat negative or depressing.
My hire car was comfortable to drive, but sedate - cars today are detached from the thrill of yesteryear - the smell of petrol and leather upholstery - the sound of the purr of the petrol cat. On an up note - the thrill of driving will return the moment I step into my vintage Mercedes!
by Scraggulartis December 28, 2015
Jul 26 Word of the Day
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
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.
by Deus-ex-machina August 26, 2020