Hold (someone or something) dear positive verb phrase
To highly value someone or something.
She must hold that necklace dear, I see her wearing it all the time.
I hold this journal dear as it is my best friend's gift.
Jim holds Jane dear when he bought those roses for her.
David was so rude when laughing at the idea they held dear.
To become important or obvious
To prove one’s worth or skill
Used to describe something that has great influence or importance
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.