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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
Cates[keits]
Regan['ri:gən]
Valda-Latvian
ShebaSHEE-bə (English)Biblical
Asklepiades-Ancient Greek
Baak-Frisian
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