teacher's pet
noun
1
: a pupil who has won the teacher's special favor
2
: a person who is treated as a favorite by one in authority
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And nab your spot as the teacher's pet by donating a giant 30-pack of Elmer's glue sticks for only $8 or bulk wet wipes that are ideal for everything from kids' hands to sticky surfaces.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 17 July 2024
Joyce and Doug are an unlikely pair, but her teacher's pet enthusiasm and his human-trash-fire-with-a-heart-of-gold approach create magic together.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 15 June 2023
This sponge was a real teacher's pet, earning a perfect score in all of our tests, with little to no absorption, flawless and quick application, and easy cleanup.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
The other factions are as follows: the C's, the teacher's pets.
—Omar Sanchez, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2020
But in elementary and high schools, Apple has gone from teacher's pet to the back of the class.
—Geoffrey A. Fowler, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2018
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 17 July 2024
Joyce and Doug are an unlikely pair, but her teacher's pet enthusiasm and his human-trash-fire-with-a-heart-of-gold approach create magic together.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 15 June 2023
This sponge was a real teacher's pet, earning a perfect score in all of our tests, with little to no absorption, flawless and quick application, and easy cleanup.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
The other factions are as follows: the C's, the teacher's pets.
—Omar Sanchez, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2020
But in elementary and high schools, Apple has gone from teacher's pet to the back of the class.
—Geoffrey A. Fowler, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2018
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