White-hope
noun
1.
a person who is expected to accomplish much in a given field:
the white hope of the American theater.
2.
Sports. (formerly) a white man who had a good chance of winning the heavyweight boxing championship from a black man.
noun
1.
(informal) a person who is expected to bring honour or glory to his group, team, etc
white-haired boy
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