He is the manager's blue-eyed boy.
blue-eyed boy
idiomThe favorite, especially a young one, especially of someone in power; a fair-haired boy (US), (Australian).
Everyone knows he gets the best projects because he is the boss's blue-eyed boy.
Despite his lack of experience, the blue-eyed boy received the promotion, much to the frustration of his more qualified colleagues.
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big boy
A large object or person.
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boy howdy
Expresses strong support or agreement.
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boy in the boat
The human clitoris.
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boy toy
A gigolo or younger man who is sexually pursued by an older person.
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fair-haired boy
Someone's favorite, especially a young one; a blue-eyed boy (British), (Australian)
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good boy
Well done, to a male.
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mama's boy
A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.
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old boy network
A presumed unacknowledged system of association between childhood friends (especially those at school or university together), used for mutual assistance or favouritism.