set store by (something or someone)
set store by (something or someone)
To have faith, confidence, or belief in someone or something; to care about, appreciate, or respect someone or something. It is important that one sets store by one's friends, for it is to them one must turn when life becomes difficult. My brother is not one to set store by obeying social rules or etiquette.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
set store by
Also, set great store by. Regard as valuable or worthwhile, as in I don't set much store by her judgment, or He sets great store by his good name. The word store here is used in the sense of "something precious," a usage that is obsolete except in these terms.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
set (or lay or put) store by (or on)
consider something to be of a particular degree of importance or value.See also: by, set, store
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
set store by
To regard as valuable or worthwhile.
See also: by, set, store
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- be/have done with somebody/something
- be in line with (someone or something)
- better of
- (someone or something) promises well
- begin with
- begin with (someone or something)
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- beware of
- beware of (someone or something)
- be rough on (someone or something)