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an apple a day keeps the doctor away

an AP-ul ah DAY keeps the DOK-ter ah-WAY

ən ˈæpəl ə deɪ kiːps ðə ˈdɒktər əˈweɪ

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anappleadaykeepsthedoctoraway

Dictionary meaning

eating healthily and taking preventive measures avoids the need for medical treatment; a reminder that good nutrition is the foundation of good health

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