the apple of one's eye

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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Example

“The flagship feature is the apple of the founder's eye.”

Dictionary details

Alternate forms

the apple of someone's eye

Component words

apple eye

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

catch someone's eye Neutral · CEFR B1

to draw someone's notice or interest

give someone the eye Informal · CEFR B2

to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances

have an eye for Neutral · CEFR B2

be naturally skilled at noticing or judging a particular quality

pull the wool over someone's eyes Informal · CEFR B2

to deceive someone

break someone's heart Neutral · CEFR A2

To make someone feel deep emotional pain, often by ending a relationship.

bang for your buck Informal · CEFR B1

the value or impact you get for the money or effort spent

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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