mean the (whole) world
idiom
: to be extremely important : to be someone or something that someone cares about her very much
It would mean the world to me if you came with me.
She means the whole world to me.
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That seriousness and respect will mean the world to your kids — and help them to conquer the world.
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Kelsey Piper, Vox, 14 Oct. 2019
Your thoughts, love and support will mean the world to him.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
Whatever road this takes, Violet will be tentative because her children and her friendships mean the world to her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 June 2024
For kids, their parents' smiles can mean the world to them.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2024
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Kelsey Piper, Vox, 14 Oct. 2019
Your thoughts, love and support will mean the world to him.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
Whatever road this takes, Violet will be tentative because her children and her friendships mean the world to her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 June 2024
For kids, their parents' smiles can mean the world to them.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Mean the (whole) world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mean%20the%20%28whole%29%20world. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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