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.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He got the job through the old boy network.”
“The company promoted him quickly because he was part of the old boy network.”
“Despite his lack of experience, he secured the board position by relying on the influence of the old boy network from his university days.”
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any old nook or cranny
Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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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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big old
Emphatically or impressively big; really big.
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blue-eyed boy
The favorite, especially a young one, especially of someone in power; a fair-haired boy (US), (Australian).
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boy howdy
Expresses strong support or agreement.
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boy in the boat
The human clitoris.
Last updated August 10, 2026