teacher's pet
Example Sentences
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Even then, a teacher’s pet like me could have gotten the decision overturned.
From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2022
Amerie was "super-outgoing" and a "teacher's pet", she added.
From BBC • May 25, 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
