be a great/firm believer in something

be a firm believer in (something)

To have a strong conviction that something is important or worthwhile. I'm a firm believer in resting on the weekends so that I don't get burned out. Yeah, I went to college—my parents are firm believers in higher education. My therapist is a firm believer in exercise as a tool for improving mental health.

See also: believer, firm

be a great believer in (something)

To have a strong conviction that something is important or worthwhile. I'm a great believer in resting on the weekends so that I don't get burned out. Yeah, I went to college—my parents are great believers in higher education. My therapist is a great believer in exercise as a tool for improving mental health.

See also: believer, great

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be a great/firm believer in something

believe strongly that something is good, important or valuable: My mother was a great believer in horoscopes all her life. ♢ The boss was a firm believer in developing strong teamwork.

See also: believer, firm, great, something

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