pride of place

pride of place

The best, highest, or most prominent position. Once I get my diploma framed, it will definitely have pride of place in my office. You are our guest! We insist that you take pride of place at the dinner table.

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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]

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pride of place

the most prominent or important position amongst a group of things.

1995 Abdulrazak Gurnah Paradise He was brought up in a devout Sikh household in which the writings of the great Gurus had pride of place in the family shrine.

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(give something) pride of ˈplace

the best or most important position: All the entries in the flower show are good, but pride of place must go to Cynthia Jones’s roses. ♢ Sally gave her award pride of place on the mantelpiece.

See also: of, place, pride

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