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poster boy

idiom
Meaning

A male exemplar of some trait.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is the poster boy for healthy living.

CONTEXTUAL

The company chose him as the poster boy for their new fitness campaign because he looks so athletic.

COMPLEX

Although he initially resisted the label, he eventually became the poster boy for the entire movement, representing its core values to the public.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    big boy

    A large object or person.

  2. 02

    blue-eyed boy

    The favorite, especially a young one, especially of someone in power; a fair-haired boy (US), (Australian).

  3. 03

    boy howdy

    Expresses strong support or agreement.

  4. 04

    boy in the boat

    The human clitoris.

  5. 05

    boy toy

    A gigolo or younger man who is sexually pursued by an older person.

  6. 06

    fair-haired boy

    Someone's favorite, especially a young one; a blue-eyed boy (British), (Australian)

  7. 07

    good boy

    Well done, to a male.

  8. 08

    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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