English Idiom – The apple of somebody’s eye.
Meaning
The person that you love the most. A person that you cherish or adore more than anyone else.
Related Expressions:
- Absence makes the heart grow fonder (proverb)
- An apple a day keeps the doctor away (proverb)
- Apples and pears (slang)
- Bae (slang)
- Puppy love (slang)
Usage:
When could you use this idiom?
- You are describing your feelings for your partner.
- Somebody is telling their son or daughter how much they mean to them.
- A loved one is letting you know how important you are.
- Somebody is letting you know that they have a romantic interest in you!
Example:
- “My daughter is awesome and I hate spending time away from her. She is the apple of my eye and I miss her so much!”
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An idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “the apple of my eye” mean?
The person you love or treasure most, often a child.
Who is usually “the apple of someone’s eye”?
Very often a son, daughter or grandchild, but it can be anyone who is deeply loved.
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