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pride of place

 
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–noun
the highest or most outstanding position; first place.
Origin:
1615–25
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pride of place  
n.  The highest or most important position: The crystal vase enjoyed pride of place on the grand piano.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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pride of place

The highest or most prominent position, as in His trophy had pride of place on the mantelpiece. [Early 1600s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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