set store by
To believe that something is very necessary or important; to value highly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I set great store by your honest opinion.”
“Because she sets store by punctuality, she always arrives at meetings five minutes early.”
“The professor sets store by academic integrity, often reminding students that original research is the foundation of their future careers.”
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all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
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game, set, match
An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.
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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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grow a set
Synonym of grow a pair.
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hit the stores
To become available for purchase at retail locations.
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jet set
A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026