holy of holies

• Expressão que designa a parte mais sagrada ou interior de um lugar, usada frequentemente de forma metafórica para descrever uma área ou conceito privado, exclusivo ou altamente venerado.

A phrase referring to the most sacred or inner part of a place, often used metaphorically to describe a private, exclusive, or highly revered area or concept.

1. Sacred inner sanctuaryC1formal

   The innermost and most sacred part of a temple or religious building, especially in ancient Jewish tradition.

   Santo dos Santos

   • Only the high priest could enter the holy of holies once a year.
   • The holy of holies was separated by a heavy curtain.
   • The ark of the covenant was kept in the holy of holies.

2. Private or exclusive placeC1informal

   A place or area that is considered very private, exclusive, or off-limits to most people.

   santo dos santos

   • The director's office was the holy of holies of the company.
   • He considered his study his own holy of holies.
   • The backstage area was the holy of holies for the fans.