think the world of
think the world of (someone or something)
To have an extremely high opinion of someone or something; to be very fond of or greatly admire someone or something. I thought the world of my dad growing up. Would you mind if I got an autograph? My son thinks the world of your writing.
See also: of, think, world
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
think the world of someone or something
Fig. to be very fond of someone or something. Mary thinks the world of her little sister. The old lady thinks the world of her cats.
See also: of, think, world
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
think the world of
see under think a lot of.
See also: of, think, world
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
think the world of
have a very high regard for.See also: of, think, world
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
think the ˈworld of somebody/something
like, admire or respect somebody/something very much: The children think the world of their new teacher. OPPOSITE: you, he, etc. can’t stand somebody/somethingSee also: of, somebody, something, think, world
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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