think highly of somebody/something

think highly of (someone or something)

To have a very good opinion about someone; to hold someone or something in very high regard or esteem. I can tell your last boss thinks very highly of you, judging from the reference letter she wrote for you. Somehow I doubt the mayor will think too highly of an article exposing all of his financial details.See also: highly, of, think

think ˈhighly of somebody/something

have a very high opinion of somebody/something: Her teachers think highly of her. ♢ His paintings are highly thought of by the critics.See also: highly, of, somebody, something, think