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think little of

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think little of someone or something

 and think nothing of someone or something

to have a low opinion of someone or something. Most experts think little of Jane's theory. People may think nothing of it now, but in a few years everyone will praise it. The critics thought little of her latest book.

See also: little, of, think

think little of

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.

See also: little, of, think

think little of

To regard as inferior; have a poor opinion of.

See also: little, of, think