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put store by

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of set store by.


Examples
SIMPLE

I do not put much store by his promises.

CONTEXTUAL

She is a very experienced professional, so I put great store by her advice regarding the new project.

COMPLEX

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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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    give away the store

    To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.

  2. 02

    hit the stores

    To become available for purchase at retail locations.

  3. 03

    lay store by

    Synonym of set store by.

  4. 04

    mind the store

    To take active responsibility for a group or process, especially within an organization.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    put a band-aid on a bullet wound

    To inadequately treat a serious situation.

  7. 07

    put a blanket over

    Make (something) seem less serious.

  8. 08

    put a bug in someone's ear

    To make a small suggestion or give a hint that causes the listener to act.

Last updated April 17, 2026