Multiple choice softskills communication Meaning of the idiom/phrase - Boss - eyed A person who aspires to be the boss A person who is the favorite of the boss A person who is cross eyed A person whom the boss hates and keeps an eye on Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The term 'boss-eyed' is a colloquial British expression for someone who is cross-eyed or has a squint (strabismus). It has nothing to do with professional aspirations, being a favorite of a manager, or being under surveillance by a boss.