fair-haired boy
US /ˈferˌhɛrd bɔɪ/
UK /ˈferˌhɛrd bɔɪ/
1.
lieveling, oogappel
a person who is especially favored or preferred by someone in authority
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He's the boss's fair-haired boy, always getting the best assignments.
Hij is de lieveling van de baas, krijgt altijd de beste opdrachten.
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The new intern quickly became the department's fair-haired boy.
De nieuwe stagiair werd al snel de lieveling van de afdeling.