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Definition
A trusted lieutenant; a favorite and highly valued subordinate.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a subordinate who enjoys the personal favor and confidence of a superior. It implies a closer, more emotional bond than a standard professional relationship, often suggesting that the person is a favorite who receives special treatment or protection. The term is frequently used in corporate, political, or even sports contexts to describe someone who is the go-to person for a leader.
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He is the boss's most trusted lieutenant, always helping to handle important matters.
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You think you're his trusted lieutenant, but he never actually considered you one of his own.
Related words
Common phrases
a trusted lieutenant being groomed for success
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a generic term for a subordinate or employee. It carries a strong connotation of personal bias or favoritism, so using it to describe a neutral or distant professional relationship sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
