Meaning of the word "fair-haired boy" in English

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fair-haired boy

US /ˈferˌhɛrd bɔɪ/
UK /ˈferˌhɛrd bɔɪ/
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Idiom

1.

a person who is especially favored or preferred by someone in authority

Example:
He's the boss's fair-haired boy, always getting the best assignments.
The new intern quickly became the department's fair-haired boy.
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