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pride of place

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pride of place
n.
The highest or most important position: The crystal vase enjoyed pride of place on the grand piano.
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Noun1.pride of place - the first or highest or most important or most ostentatious place
position, place - the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place"
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