put store by
Synonym of set store by.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I do not put much store by his promises.”
“She is a very experienced professional, so I put great store by her advice regarding the new project.”
“Although the critics dismissed the film, the director continued to put significant store by the emotional resonance it held for his loyal audience.”
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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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hit the stores
To become available for purchase at retail locations.
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lay store by
Synonym of set store by.
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lipstick on a pig
To make superficial or cosmetic changes to something in a doomed attempt to disguise its fundamental flaws.
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mind the store
To take active responsibility for a group or process, especially within an organization.
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not to put too fine a point on it
Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making; to put it bluntly; to express it in plain terms.
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put a band-aid on a bullet wound
To inadequately treat a serious situation.
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put a blanket over
Make (something) seem less serious.
Last updated August 10, 2026