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.
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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.
—Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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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.
—Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pride and joy
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“Pride and joy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pride%20and%20joy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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