For example,"She's the apple of her grandpa's eye. He spoils her with gifts."
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As with many other idioms, this is a little puzzling. How do you think this idiom came to be? Why an apple?
Saturday, December 8, 2012
TO BE THE APPLE OF SOMEONE'S EYE
To be the apple of someone's eye means to be adored and preferred by someone, usually an older relative.
For example,"She's the apple of her grandpa's eye. He spoils her with gifts."
For example,"She's the apple of her grandpa's eye. He spoils her with gifts."
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