family jewels

Example Sentences

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Harry smuggled out the family jewels, because he knew they were never going back, but he led Ilse to believe that they would be heading home soon.

From New York Times

I’ve seen the plate, the family jewels, the old servants, and pictures of the country place, with its park, great house, lovely grounds, and fine horses.

From Literature

“This is like selling the family jewels — like giving them away, really,” said John McCourt, the president of the International James Joyce Foundation, who led the campaign to preserve the house.

From New York Times

However, some viewed the privatizations as akin to giving away the family jewels for almost nothing in return.

From Washington Times

He won his first match on a technicality after getting slugged in the non-royal family jewels three times.

From Fox News