teacher's pet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of teacher's pet
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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"He wasn't quite the teacher’s pet, but the teachers were always asking 'do you agree with that Erik?'"
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024
Even then, a teacher’s pet like me could have gotten the decision overturned.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2022
Connie is essentially power-hungry teacher’s pet Tracy Flick from “Election,” if she grew up to become an Olympic race-walking champion who has struggled with infertility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
“I was the teacher’s pet, and Lance was the funniest guy in the room,” said Hoffman, who played keyboards in the band.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2021
I figured she was jealous because in less than a week I was already the teacher’s pet and got to do all the fun stuff.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
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