- near and dear
- near and dear: very close in relationship
friends who are near and dear
my nearest and dearest friend
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near and dear
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near and dear to — (you) very important to you. People usually give more attention to the things that are particularly near and dear to them … New idioms dictionary
near and dear to you — near and dear to (you) very important to you. People usually give more attention to the things that are particularly near and dear to them … New idioms dictionary
near and dear — Inglish (Indian English) Dictionary Friends and family … English dialects glossary
near and dear — people who are precious, family members … English contemporary dictionary
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