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with respect to

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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in respect to

[in respect to] or [with respect to] In connection with; related to, about; on. * /The teacher told stories about Washington and Lincoln in respect to the importance of being […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

pay one's respect to

[pay one's respect to] {v. phr.} To discharge one's social obligations by visiting someone or by calling them on the phone. * /The newly arrived people paid their respects to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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take off one's hat to

[take off one's hat to] {v. phr.} To give honor, praise, and respect to. * /He is my enemy, but I take off my hat to him for his courage./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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