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Definition the jewel in someone’s crown in British English

the jewel in someone’s crown phrase

phrase
1

the best or most valuable thing that someone owns or has achieved

Example

He described the laboratory as the jewel in the crown of British science.

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Definition the jewel in someone’s crown in British English