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Definition of her pride and joy

(one's) pride and joy

  • something one is extremely proud of and which gives one joy, especially one's children.
    Let me show you pictures of my pride and joy.

    Last edited on May 14 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

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