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in_the_loop_012 a person or thing that is precious or loved above all else 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.

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APPLE OF (ONE’S) EYE Richard is so attached to his daughter that he would do anything for her. She’s the apple of his eye.The boy won’t behave in school, but you can’t convince his parents. He’s the apple of their eye. People: descriptions of people (nouns)

Id	in_the_loop_012
Idiom	APPLE OF (ONE’S) EYE
Definition	a person or thing that is precious or loved above all else
Examples	Richard is so attached to his daughter that he would do anything for her. She’s the apple of his eye. The boy won’t behave in school, but you can’t convince his parents. He’s the apple of their eye.
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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