set little by (someone or something)

set little by (someone or something)

obsolete To have very little regard for someone or something; to not value someone or something very highly. Students who set little by a strict work ethic are sure to have difficulty finding success. I've learned to set little by people so eager to take advantage of their fellow countrymen.
See also: by, little, set
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

set little (or much or a great deal) by

consider to be of little (or great) value.
See also: by, little, set
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See also:
  • set little by
  • think little of
  • think little of (someone or something)
  • could (do something) with (one's) eyes shut
  • do (something) standing on (one's) head
  • do something standing on your head
  • a/one step ahead
  • strapped for
  • strapped for (something)
  • twist/wind around one's little finger, to