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holy of holies

English

  1. 🔊 (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept
  2. 🔊 (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable
    “every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System”

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