Meaning of the word "blue eyed boy" in English

What does "blue eyed boy" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blue eyed boy

US /ˈbluː aɪd bɔɪ/
UK /ˈbluː aɪd bɔɪ/

Idiom

a man or boy who is liked very much by someone in authority and is therefore treated especially well

Example:
He's the manager's blue-eyed boy, always getting the best assignments.
Despite his mistakes, he remained the CEO's blue-eyed boy.