pride and joy
Most prized possession
Pride and joy refers to someone or something that is a source of deep satisfaction and happiness—typically a person's greatest achievement or most treasured possession.
The phrase usually describes children, prized projects, or beloved objects: Her garden was her pride and joy, He showed off his pride and joy—a restored 1967 Mustang.
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- jewelPrecious cut stone
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- gloryExalted honor and praise
apple of my eye · distinction · baby · bundle of joy · golden child · darling · honor · excellence · claim to fame · friendships · prodigy · beloved · treasure · prized possession · favorite · delight · children · magnum opus
- showpiecescenterpiece, focal point, statement piece, signature piece, crown jewel
- money idiomsarm and a leg, break the bank, penny pincher, cheapskate, tightwad
pride and joyembarrassment
Self-conscious unease
disappointment · cross to bear · regret · black sheep · skeleton in the closet
pride and joyafterthought
Idea added belatedly
cast-off · also-ran · reject · white elephant · throwaway
pride, enjoy, joyful, enjoys, enjoyment, enjoyed, enjoyable, joyous, proudly