apple of someone's eye
Most treasured person
The apple of someone's eye is a person they cherish above all others, typically a child or romantic partner: His youngest daughter was the apple of his eye.
The phrase originally referred to the pupil of the eye, considered precious because essential to sight.
Now it simply means someone treasured and doted upon.
- heart's desireOne's truest want
- light of my lifeBeloved who brings joy
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- childPerson before puberty
- favoriteMost liked option
number one · crown jewel · fair-haired boy · love · pupil · darling · little darling · devotion · adoration · golden child · teacher's pet · iris · pet · pride and joy · heart and soul · gem · prized possession · attachment
apple of someone's eyeblack sheep
Disreputable family member
outcast · persona non grata · pariah · bane of someone's existence · thorn in someone's side
apple of someone's eyeafterthought
Idea added belatedly
wallflower · nobody · nonentity · also-ran · middle child
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