set little by (someone or something)

obsolete To have very little regard for someone or something; to not value someone or something very highly. Students who set little by a strict work ethic are sure to have difficulty finding success. I've learned to set little by people so eager to take advantage of their fellow countrymen.

set little (or much or a great deal) by

consider to be of little (or great) value.

See also: by, little, set

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