body double

Definitions

1. A film stand-in for an actor, in scenes not involving the face, especially during scenes of nudity, or of dangerous activity.
2. A political decoy; a person employed to impersonate a politician, in order to draw attention away from the real person or to take risks on their behalf.
3. A person who is present nearby — or virtually connected to — a person with ADHD in order to increase their attention and focus.

Equivalents

Examples

“The coach should be prepared to become⟳ the client’s [ADDer's] “body double⟳.” Her presence, especially with direct⟳ eye contact⟳, sharpens the client’s attention and vigilance”

CEFR level