world revolves around

world revolves around
world revolves around
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◇ If you think the world revolves around you, you think that your own life, problems, etc., are more important than other people's.

I can't just drop everything to help you. The world doesn't revolve around you, you know.

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◇ If your world revolves around (someone or something), that person or thing is extremely important in your life.

Their world revolves around their children.

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