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the apple of (one's) eye

the apple of (one's) eye

A cherished or favored person. This phrase is thought to be Biblical in origin. My nephew is just the apple of my eye. He has five kids, but his only daughter is clearly the apple of his eye.
See also: apple, eye, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jaci-English
Aladin[ə'lædin]
Montgomerymənt-GUM-ər-ee, mənt-GUM-reeEnglish
Kobina-Western African, Akan
Blandus-Ancient Roman
Florinflo-REENRomanian
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