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apple of my eye

AP-ul ov my EYE

ˈæpəl əv maɪ aɪ

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Syllable breakdown

appleofmyeye

Dictionary meaning

Someone or something very precious and deeply loved.

Examples

  • Her youngest grandchild was the apple of her eye.

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