Hold in high regard meaning in English
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Definition
to hold (sbdy) in high regard: to respect or admire (sbdy)
Exercise 1
Luna writes that Polly "speaks very highly" of Jacob Flatman.
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Luna writes that Polly "speaks very highly" of Jacob Flatman.
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
To speak "highly of someone" is to hold them in high regard or esteem, or to respect them. If Polly "speaks highly of Jacob", she respects Jacob, and holds him in high esteem.
The expression Luna uses in her email is unrelated to the regularity or frequency that Polly talks about Jacob. To "speak highly of someone" is to hold them in high regard, or to respect them.
The expression Luna uses in her email is unrelated to the volume of her voice. To "speak highly of someone" is to hold them in high regard, or to respect them.
The expression Luna uses in her email is unrelated to the regularity or frequency of Polly and Jacob's conversations. To "speak highly of someone" is to hold them in high regard or to respect them.
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