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/Sounds like the English word "benching" (same pronunciation)/

Meaning

Keeping someone as a romantic backup option without committing but without letting them go either. Like having a player on the bench: they don't play but you don't release them just in case you need them.

Examples

She's got me on the bench, only texts when she has nobody else.

Quit the benching and make up your mind.

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Regional synonyms

An expression of agreement or confirmation used across Central America, especially Guatemala. It is the local equivalent of Mexico's "órale": you say "dale pues" to confirm plans, close a casual deal, or simply agree to something with warmth.