Imagine finding a tiny gem hidden in an antique chest – that’s what encountering some of our oldest phrases feels like. One such gem is “to value highly,” a phrase synonymous with treating something as precious. Dating back to Chaucer’s time (yes, the 14th century!), this expression has managed to remain relevant despite its certain parts becoming archaic.
🎩 Related and Similar Terms:
- “Set great store by”: This spin on valuing highly is a phrase with similar historic roots.
- “Hold dear”: To cherish or feel deep affection for.
- “Treasure”: To treat with deep affection and significance.
📜 Proverbs and Expressions:
- “A stitch in time saves nine”: Valuing not just anything but timely action.
- “Worth its weight in gold”: Something so valuable you can’t even put a price on it.
📚 Famous Appearances:
- Sentimental Journey by Laurence Sterne (1768): “The bird had little or no store set by him.”
- Chaucer’s works where such expressions reflect the deep value bounded in medieval times.
🎬 Cinematic Connections:
- National Treasure (2004): Because what’s more fitting than a movie about… well, treasure!
📖 Book Recommendations:
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: Offers a century-spanning look at what society holds dear.
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Has a modern sense of hollowed value and misplaced admiration.
Two things to remember about cliches like “to value highly”: First, their durability shows how essential and universal their sentiments are. Second, don’t just collect them—use them. Each phrase you use is like sharing a secret code with the ages.
In every phrase lies wisdom, jokes, and a sprinkle of antiquity. Embrace them, laugh with them, and always remember: a well-valued cliché is a timeless treasure.
📜🌟 Happy word-wandering! 🌟📜
- Percival Lexicon, 2023-10-02
