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Are you having a good week? I hope so.
This challenge is about an expression and I want to know two things:
- What does "apple of my eye" mean?
- Do we have a similar expression in our language? If so, what is it?
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meaning: Originally meaning the central aperture of the eye. figuratively it indicates that something or someone is special.
ResponderExcluirExpression: Apple of my eye (maça dos meus olhos -> Menina dos meus olhos)
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"Apple of my eye" means “menina dos olhos”.
ResponderExcluirIts original meaning comes from the idea that the pupil of the eye resembles an apple, then it is called the "apple of the eye" by many people. If we think that the view is generally regarded as one of our most vital senses, begins to make sense to use "apple of my eye" as a metaphor for what is most precious to us.
We have the same expression in Portuguese referring to the “menina dos olhos de Deus”. It is to be protected by God.
Hi everyone!
ResponderExcluirThe answers were very nice!
Congratulations, girls!
Well, I must choose only one answer and Camila's answer has more information but Naiane's answer is very good too!
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