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bright young thing

noun
🔊/ˌbraɪt jʌŋ ˈθɪŋ/
🔊/ˌbraɪt jʌŋ ˈθɪŋ/
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  1. an enthusiastic and intelligent young person who wants to be successful in their career聪明的有志青年Topics Successc2
    Word OriginFrom the name used in the 1920s for rich young people whose behaviour was considered shocking.