think the world of

phrase

: to think very highly of (someone)

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Both his wife and his mistress think the world of him at the end of the book, for example. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025 One scout might think the world of a particular holding midfielder but know his club is already fully stocked in that position. — Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 Your nieces and nephews think the world of you, enjoy the day! — Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023

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“Think the world of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20the%20world%20of. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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