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Apple Idioms<\/h1>\n

Apples aren\u2019t just tasty\u2014they\u2019ve inspired many colorful English sayings! From talking about someone special to comparing very different things, apple idioms add flavor to our language. Here are 10 common apple idioms.<\/p>\n

Apple of my eye<\/h2>\n

Someone you love very much or find very special.<\/p>\n

My little brother is the apple of my eye<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
She\u2019s always been the apple of her grandmother\u2019s eye<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

The apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree<\/h2>\n

Children often resemble their parents in behavior or character.<\/p>\n

Jack loves fixing cars just like his dad\u2014the apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
Both sisters are excellent cooks; truly, the apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Bad apple<\/h2>\n

A person who has a negative influence on others.<\/p>\n

One bad apple<\/strong> in the group can spoil the fun for everyone.<\/div>\n
The team was great until one bad apple<\/strong> caused trouble.<\/div>\n

One rotten apple spoils the barrel<\/h2>\n

A single bad person or thing can ruin the whole group.<\/p>\n

Be careful hiring\u2014one rotten apple spoils the barrel<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
If one student cheats, it can influence the rest; one rotten apple spoils the barrel<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Upset the apple cart<\/h2>\n

To spoil or ruin a plan or arrangement.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t want to upset the apple cart<\/strong>, so I waited to share my concerns.<\/div>\n
His sudden decision upset the apple cart<\/strong> for the whole team.<\/div>\n

Compare apples and oranges<\/h2>\n

To compare two things that are very different and not really comparable.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t compare a bike and a car\u2014that\u2019s like comparing apples and oranges<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
People often compare online classes to in-person ones, but it\u2019s apples and oranges<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

As American as apple pie<\/h2>\n

Very typically American.<\/p>\n

Football and apple pie\u2014those things are as American as apple pie<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
Baseball is often called as American as apple pie<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Apple-polisher<\/h2>\n

Someone who flatters or tries to please someone (usually a teacher or boss) to get an advantage.<\/p>\n

The apple-polisher<\/strong> always brings coffee for the manager.<\/div>\n
Don\u2019t be an apple-polisher<\/strong>\u2014just do your work well.<\/div>\n

A bad\/bitter apple<\/h2>\n

Sometimes used like \u201cbad apple,\u201d but emphasizes the negativity.<\/p>\n

He was the bitter apple<\/strong> in an otherwise happy team.<\/div>\n
One bitter apple<\/strong> can ruin the spirit of a friendly group.<\/div>\n

Apple in the teacher\u2019s basket<\/h2>\n

(Similar to \u201capple-polisher\u201d) Someone who does extra nice things for a teacher to get good grades.<\/p>\n

Tim always stays after class helping the teacher\u2014he\u2019s definitely an apple in the teacher\u2019s basket<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
If you bring apples to the teacher, you might end up as the apple in her basket<\/strong>!<\/div>\n
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