apple of one's eye


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apple of one's eye

A particularly beloved person or thing; from biblical references to the human eye appearing like a round apple.
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The apple of one's eye and the apple of discord are both very powerful, so when you choose that apple a day to keep the doctor away, choose wisely.
Wit and wisdom: from The old farmer's Almanac, always 'useful, with a pleasant degree of humor'
The campaign which is called Qorat Al A'yn (Which means the apple of one's eye in Arabic) aims to rehabilitate and support these children so that they can become a vital member of society and their families.
Campaign launched to support children exposed to violence

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