I lay great store by my family's advice.
lay store by
idiomSynonym of set store by.
She does not lay much store by what her neighbors think of her new garden.
The professor did not lay much store by the student's initial hypothesis, preferring instead to rely on empirical data gathered during the long-term study.
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give away the store
To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.
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lay a finger on
To merely touch.
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lay an anchor to the windward
To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for potential future success or security.
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lay an egg
To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.
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lay at someone's door
To blame (a problem) on someone; to hold someone responsible for (something).
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lay by the heels
To fetter, to shackle; to imprison.
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lay down the law
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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lay down the marker
To set the standard.