a scholar and a gentleman

a scholar and a gentleman

Someone (usually a male, due to the gender implication of "gentleman") who is admirable or of high esteem. Although used sincerely as a compliment, it is generally bombastic and lighthearted in nature. Thank you for helping me move into the new house, you are truly a scholar and a gentleman.
See also: and, gentleman, scholar
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a gentleman and a scholar
  • gentleman
  • gentleman and a scholar, a
  • scholar
  • think much of (someone or something)
  • think a lot of
  • think a lot of (someone or something)
  • think highly of (someone or something)
  • think highly of somebody/something
  • think greatly of (someone or something)