fair-haired boy
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A fair-haired boy is preparing to climb a tree branch, as his brother steadies it.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
So does Pence's fair-haired boy, Nick Ayers, which may be informing his decision to spend more time with his money.
From Salon • Dec. 12, 2018
He has been, for many years, their fair-haired boy, and they’ve put a ton of money into him and worked very closely with him.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2017
"Tom Staggs is Wall Street's fair-haired boy," Martin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2016
What he saw of the fair-haired boy with the creamy shell on his knees did not seem to satisfy him.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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