the world revolves around (someone)

phrase

: someone's 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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“The world revolves around (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20world%20revolves%20around%20%28someone%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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