"an apple a day keeps the doctor at bay" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. Alternative form of an apple a day keeps the doctor away Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: an apple a day keeps the doctor away
    Sense id: en-an_apple_a_day_keeps_the_doctor_at_bay-en-proverb-ZycswHdp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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