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 24 Jul. 2026.

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