idiom
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
an AP-ul uh DAY keeps thuh DOK-ter uh-WAY
æn ˈæpəl ə deɪ kiːps ðə ˈdɒktər əˈweɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
anappleadaykeepsthedoctoraway
Dictionary meaning
regular healthy habits and good nutrition help to maintain health and reduce the need for medical treatment; the proverb, recorded in various forms since the nineteenth century, uses the apple as a symbol of wholesome food and simple self-care, emphasising that small, consistent healthy choices can prevent illness and reduce reliance on physicians
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