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Definition of bright young thing noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

bright young thing

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/ˌbraɪt jʌŋ ˈθɪŋ/
 
/ˌbraɪt jʌŋ ˈθɪŋ/
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  1. an enthusiastic and intelligent young person who wants to be successful in their careerTopics Successc2
    Word OriginFrom the name used in the 1920s for rich young people whose behaviour was considered shocking.
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