| Idiom | Apple of Your Eye |
|---|---|
| Example | Kareem is the apple of my eye. |
| Meaning | a person or thing that is greatly loved, treasured, and adored |
| Origin | This saying is used in the Bible. Ancient people thought that the pupil of the eye was solid and shaped like an apple. The pupil ("apple of the eye") was precious because without it, you couldn't see. |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Crow direct flies straight line twists miles jennifer
Previous card: Ants pants sit extreme restlessness overactivity easily imagine
Up to card list: Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms