Idioms & Phrases · Question 20 · Easy
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: the apple of one's eye
- Something that is easy to see
- A favourite food
- A person who is loved and cherished above others
- A cause of jealousy
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. A person who is loved and cherished above others
Explanation: The apple of someone's eye is the person they love most, often a child or grandchild.
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