blue-eyed boy

British  

noun

1. Usual US equivalent: fair-haired boy.  informal the favourite or darling of a person or group

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blue-eyed boy

The family of a 12-year-old who died after getting into difficulty swimming in a river have said he was their "little blue-eyed boy".

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

And in others, she was utterly different: a ginger girl – not a black-haired, blue-eyed boy – who was often absolutely terrified.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 18, 2020

Mr. Kelly sought inspiration in Collodi’s original character, a far harsher presence than Disney’s bashful, blue-eyed boy.

From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2017

The question is, will my youngest daughter with blue eyes save any for the blue-eyed boy wonder?

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2010

This blue-eyed boy who calls me by my last name and never shuts up.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli