Idioms and phrases have its own advantage during writing and verbal or spoken English. It improves your writing skill in impressive ways and it also improve your personality during interaction with others. In this chapter, we will discuss all the major idioms/phrased based on the word Apple and its uses.
Here are some idioms and phrases based on the word "apple" and their meanings:
Apple of my eye
This idiom means someone or something that is very dear to you. For example, you might say that your child is the apple of your eye.
A bad apple
This idiom refers to a person who is bad or corrupt. For example, you might say that there was a bad apple in the bunch of police officers.
One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel
This idiom means that one bad person can ruin a group of people. For example, you might say that one rotten apple spoiled the whole team.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree
This idiom means that children tend to be like their parents. For example, you might say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree when you see a child acting like their parent.
Keep your eye on the apple
This idiom means to stay focused on your goal. For example, you might say to yourself, "Keep your eye on the apple and don't give up."
Here are some other idioms and phrases that use the word "apple," but their meanings are not as common:
Apple-polisher
This idiom refers to someone who is trying to please someone else by saying things that they want to hear.
Apple-knocker
This idiom refers to someone who is a critic or complainer.
Bitter apple
This idiom refers to something that is unpleasant or difficult to deal with.
Green apple
This idiom refers to someone who is inexperienced or naive.
Pear-shaped
This idiom refers to something that has gone wrong or is going wrong.
