Date Ladder
A person you date to make yourself seem more desirable
Example
I found out Luke was just using me as a date ladder to get to Claire
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A date ladder is someone you date primarily in hopes of attracting someone more desirable. Using an SO in this way can also be referred to as "climbing the dating ladder" - because you are attempting to reach the more attractive mates at the top of the ladder.
For example, if you're really into a girl named Matilda, but you think she's out of your league, you may attempt to use Matlida's friend Jean as a date ladder. In theory, this may lead Matlida to see what she's missing by not dating you. In reality, however, this will likely just make your life more complicated ...