boy

the big boys men or organizations considered to be the most powerful and successful. informal

2004Richard ValotEarth vs Mars I don't have time to argue about every trivial little concern you may have, Hank. Leave the decision-making to the big boys.

a blue-eyed boy: seeblue-eyed.

the boy next door: seenext.

boys in blue policemen; the police. informal

boys will be boys childish, irresponsible, or mischievous behaviour is typical of boys or young men. proverb

golden boy: seegolden.

jobs for the boys: seejob.

man and boy: seeman.

the old boy network: seeold.

one of the boys accepted by a group of men.

sort out the men from the boys: seeman.