jewel in the crown
Most prized possession
The jewel in the crown is the most prized or valuable element of a collection or group—the standout piece that gives the whole its prestige: The Monet is the jewel in the crown of the museum's collection.
The phrase evokes a literal crown jewel, the centerpiece gem that draws the eye and confers majesty on the rest.
- valuableWorth considerable money
- Tower of LondonMedieval riverside fortress
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- British RajImperial rule over India
- RajIndian name meaning sovereign
pinnacle · quintessence · India · diamond · prized · prized possession · treasure · top prize · flagship · epitome · British Empire · paragon · ruby · colonialism · best · centerpiece · rarity · sapphire
jewel in the crownweak link
Least reliable component
black sheep · weakest link · dead weight · albatross around one's neck · rotten apple
jewel in the crownskeleton in the closet
Shameful hidden past
black mark · blemish · stain · thorn in one's side · embarrassment
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