pride and joy

noun

: someone or something that makes someone very proud and happy

Our children are our pride and joy.

The car is his pride and joy.

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Witnessing their pride and joy in my work reaffirmed my commitment to this craft. —

Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Pascal is a very proud father and grandfather whose family is his pride and joy. —

Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2024 His Harley Davidsons – once his pride and joy – became too dangerous to ride. —

USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024 Don Johnson's 5 Kids: All About Jesse, Dakota, Atherton, Jasper and Deacon Johnson says that being a dad is his pride and joy. —

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