Somebody’s favourite son

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noun phrase

A person who is favoured or preferred in specific group, often due to personal bias.

Even though many of her students did well, John remained the teacher's favourite son because she had known him the longest.
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Often appears as...

  • teacher’s favourite son
  • family’s favourite son

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Idiomatic

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Personal Bias

The phrase implies partiality, suggesting favoritism that's not based on merit.

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In the family business, uncle Joe's son is clearly the favourite son.
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Exclusive Affection

The expression may hint at other members feeling less cherished or overlooked.

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As the teacher's favourite son, Jack often received the best roles in school plays.
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Emotional Undertone

The term can carry emotional weight and can be perceived as hurtful by others.

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The coach treated Jason as his favourite son, which caused tension in the team.
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