From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhigh opinion/regard/praise etchigh opinion/regard/praise etcADMIREstrong approval of someone or something, or an expression of strong approval I’ve always had a high opinion of her work.hold somebody/something in high esteem/regard (=respect them very much) As an educationalist, he was held in very high esteem. Romsey earned high praise from his boss. → high
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earned high praise• It was a display which earned high praise, not least from Coventry boss Bobby Gould. 