Muleta (en. Crutch)

/muˈleta/

Slang Meanings

To refer to something or someone that serves as support in difficulties.
That friend is my muleta when I have problems.
Ese amigo es mi muleta cuando tengo problemas.
A person who helps another in a complicated situation.
He always relies on his muleta to get out of trouble.
Siempre cuenta con su muleta para salir de apuros.