think little of

Idioms and Phrases

Have a poor opinion of, as in I think little of moving to Florida since none of us likes heat or humidity . This term uses think in the sense of “regard” or “value,” a usage dating from the 1300s. Also see not think much of .

Example Sentences

MAGAs clearly think little of education and get exercised by all sorts of literature, so let’s bring Shakespeare back in to refresh ourselves for a moment as we work our way through this pitiable drama of repeated treachery.

From Salon

The eclectic nature of Russell’s career — he also co-founded Shelter Records, which released early singles by Bob Marley and by Tom Petty’s first band, Mudcrutch — might make it easier to do that at a moment when young listeners think little of stylistic barriers.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. el-Sisi, too, often appears to think little of Egyptians, whom he frequently admonishes to lose weight and stop having so many children.

From New York Times

You’d probably think little of your choice, going with whichever seems like a generally better match.

From New York Times

“Oh, my dear, if you only know how strange is the matter regarding which I am here, it is you who would laugh. I have learned not to think little of any one’s belief, no matter how strange it be. I have tried to keep an open mind; and it is not the ordinary things of life that could close it, but the strange things, the extraordinary things, the things that make one doubt if they be mad or sane.”

From Literature

Related Words

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