jewel in the crown
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Meaning · English
Most valuable or prized part of something
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Phần quý giá nhất hoặc được đánh giá cao nhất của một thứ gì đó
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Literally: a precious stone in a royal headpiece
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The new museum is the jewel in the crown of the city's cultural scene
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “jewel in the crown” mean?
Most valuable or prized part of something Literally: a precious stone in a royal headpiece
Is “jewel in the crown” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.