favourite son — /feɪvrət ˈsʌn/ (say fayvruht sun) noun 1. Also, favorite son. the son regarded with special favour by a parent. 2. Also, favorite son. a man held in great esteem by the community to which he belongs: cricket s favourite son. 3. → favorite son.… …
favourite son — 1》 a famous man who is particularly popular in his native area. 2》 US a person supported as a presidential candidate by delegates from the candidate s home state. → favourite … English new terms dictionary
son — W1S1 [sʌn] n [: Old English; Origin: sunu] 1.) someone s male child →↑daughter ▪ Her son Sean was born in 1983. ▪ They have three sons and a daughter. ▪ In those days, the property went to the oldest son. ▪ their youngest son, George … Dictionary of contemporary English
(a) favourite son — British & Australian, American & Australian a famous person, especially a politician, who is supported and praised by people in the area they come from. Let me introduce to you the favorite son of Russell, Kansas: Bob Dole … New idioms dictionary
favourite — fa|vou|rite1 W3S3 BrE favorite AmE [ˈfeıvərıt] adj [only before noun] 1.) your favourite person or thing is the one that you like the most ▪ a child s favourite toy ▪ What s your favourite colour? ▪ a favorite spot for picnickers 2.) favou … Dictionary of contemporary English
favourite — 1 BrE, favorite AmE / feIvFrit/ adjective (only before noun) 1 your favourite person or thing is the one that you like the most: Who s your favourite actor? | I ll take you to my favorite restaurant tomorrow. 2 favourite son a politician, sports… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
son — /sVn/ noun 1 (C) someone s male child: Her son Sean was born in 1983. | They have three sons and a daughter. see also: like father like son father 1 (7) 2 (singular) used by an older person as a friendly way to address a boy or young man: What s… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
favourite — (US favorite) adjective preferred to all others of the same kind. noun 1》 a favourite person or thing. 2》 the competitor thought most likely to win. Phrases favourite son 1》 a famous man who is particularly popular in his native area. 2》 US a… … English new terms dictionary
favourite — adj. & n. (US favorite) adj. preferred to all others (my favourite book). n. 1 a specially favoured person. 2 Sport a competitor thought most likely to win. Phrases and idioms: favourite son US a person preferred as the presidential candidate by… … Useful english dictionary
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Son of Man — • Several instances of its use are detailed Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Son of Man Son of Man † … Catholic encyclopedia