arm candy
The phrase "arm candy" is often used in social settings to describe an attractive companion meant to enhance someone's public image.
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Definition
B2Social Events
(informal, idiomatic)An attractive companion taken to social events to boost the other person's social image.
Example
- He arrived at the party with arm candy, turning heads as they walked in.
- She felt more confident with some arm candy by her side at the gala.
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