fair-haired boy
US /ˈferˌhɛrd bɔɪ/
UK /ˈferˌhɛrd bɔɪ/

1.
любимчик, фаворит
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.
Он любимчик босса, всегда получает лучшие задания.
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The new intern quickly became the department's fair-haired boy.
Новый стажер быстро стал любимчиком отдела.