Id | in_the_loop_012 |
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Idiom | APPLE OF (ONE’S) EYE |
Definition | a person or thing that is precious or loved above all else |
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Extra Info | Centuries old, this expression stems from the ancient belief that the pupil of the eye was solid and shaped like an apple. The pupil was considered precious since one could not see without it. |
Category | People: descriptions of people (nouns) |
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