be your pride and joy

Related to word: pride

Idiom

Definition

  1. to be someone or something that is a source of great pleasure and is highly valued by you.

    • Her daughter is her pride and joy, she talks about her all the time.

    • His vintage car is his pride and joy, he spends a lot of time taking care of it.

    • For her, her garden is her pride and joy, she has put a lot of effort into it.