speak highly of (someone or something)
speak highly of (someone or something)
To enthusiastically endorse someone or something; to extol the virtues, benefits, or good qualities of someone or something. Our manager has spoken highly of these new developers. I hope they're up to the job! My dad has been speaking highly of this smartphone, so I think I might buy one for myself.
See also: highly, of, speak
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
speak highly of someone or something
1. [for someone] to say good things about someone or something. she always speaks highly of you. Everyone spoke highly of this movie, but it is not good.
2. [for a fact] to reflect well on someone or something. The success of your project speaks highly of you. All of this good news speaks highly of your ability to influence people.
See also: highly, of, speak
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
speak ˈhighly of somebody
praise somebody because you admire or respect their personal qualities or abilities: His teacher speaks very highly of him. Professor Heynman was very highly spoken of by his students. OPPOSITE: not/never have a good word to say for/about somebody/somethingSee also: highly, of, somebody, speak
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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