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set store by

idiom

To believe that something is very necessary or important; to value highly.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all set

    Ready, prepared, equipped.

  2. 02

    game, set, match

    An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.

  3. 03

    give away the store

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

  4. 04

    grow a set

    Synonym of grow a pair.

  5. 05

    jet set

    A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.

  6. 06

    lay store by

    Synonym of set store by.

  7. 07

    mind the store

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

  8. 08

    put store by

    Synonym of set store by.

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