in awe

in awe (of someone or something)

Having a great amount of respect or admiration for someone, sometimes to the point of feeling nervous or fearful around them. Everyone in town was in awe of the movie star as he came through on his vacation. I've always been in awe of people who dedicate their lives to something like the military.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in awe (of someone or something)

fearful and respectful of someone or something. Everyone in the country was in awe of the king and queen. I love my new car. In fact, I'm in awe of it.
See also: awe
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • in awe (of someone or something)
  • be in awe of (someone or something)
  • be/stand in awe of somebody/something
  • stand in awe of (someone or something)
  • be in awe (of someone or something)
  • in awe of, be
  • stand in awe
  • stand in awe (of someone or something)
  • hold (someone) in high regard
  • hold in high regard
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