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The idiom "apple of discord" refers to a person or thing that causes conflict or disagreement among people. It can also mean something that is controversial or divisive, causing people to have opposing opinions or take sides.



The "ugly duckling" is an idiom that refers to someone who appears to be unattractive or unpleasant, but turns out to be more attractive than expected. It is often used to describe a person's initial appearance or behavior.

A "ballpark figure" is an approximate or rough estimate of something, typically given without precise measurements or calculations.