I do not put much store in his promises.
put store in
idiomSynonym of set store by.
She is a practical person who does not put much store in rumors or gossip.
Experienced investors rarely put store in short-term market fluctuations, preferring instead to focus on the long-term stability of their portfolios.
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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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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.
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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