blue-eyed boy
The favorite, especially a young one, especially of someone in power; a fair-haired boy (US), (Australian).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is the manager's blue-eyed boy.”
“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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big boys
The people or bodies with the most influence and/or power.
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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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boys and girls
Used to address an audience of children, or (jocularly) of adults.
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boys and their toys
Used to evoke the idea that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets in a childish manner.
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fair-haired boy
Someone's favorite, especially a young one; a blue-eyed boy (British), (Australian)
Last updated August 10, 2026