be held in high regard

be held in high regard

To be regarded with a large amount of respect or admiration. I'll go see if I can persuade the committee, for I am held in high regard among them. Mr. Ross has always been held in high regard for all his charity work.
See also: held, high, regard
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be held in high esteem
  • esteem
  • hold (someone) in high regard
  • hold in high regard
  • hold (someone) in high esteem
  • hold in low regard
  • hold (someone or something) in low regard
  • pay (one) respect
  • pay respect
  • be in awe (of someone or something)