Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
apple of her parents' eye in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the correct idiom to substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.
Roma wasthe dearest child of her parents.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) The apple of her parents’ eyes
Answer: The apple of her parents’ eyes
Explanation:
The underlined phrase "the dearest child of her parents" means that Roma was especially loved and cherished by her parents.
The idiom "the apple of someone's eye" means a person who is very dear or cherished by someone – बहुत प्यारा या अति प्रिय व्यक्ति.
Let’s look at the options:
• The apple of her parents’ eyes – ✅ Correct idiom for someone deeply loved
• The star of her parents’ eyes – ❌ Not a recognised idiom
• The body and soul of her parents – ❌ Not idiomatic or commonly used
• At sixes and sevens with her parents – means to be in conflict or confusion – ❌ Opposite in meaning
So, the correct idiom is: The apple of her parents’ eyes.
apple of her parents' eye – questions
Has apple of her parents' eye been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – apple of her parents' eye has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.