I think the world of you.
A cliché to be sure. It is almost a throw away line like
have a good day. Clichés are there for a reason. They generally use less words
and are the most precise way of expressing something. So, if the person is
being genuine (and not a fiction writer) what does it mean?
To suggest that someone means the world to you is a
variation on “you are my world.” These two phrases are close enough in meaning
to be grouped here. Humans search for purpose. If their purpose is making
another human being happy, these clichés apply. In this purpose a person finds meaning
for hi life. He is fulfilled. He can die someday with the thought of great peace
and accomplishment.
Writing “I think the world of you” or some creative
substitution should be accompanied by body language, internal monologue, etc.
Since clarity is king and clichés are overused to the state of being watered
down the writer must clarify. A creative substitution should also be clarified to
enrich the story and because a little used phrase is also little understood.
Try “without you I am lost” or “I eat, drink and sleep you.” Have fun with your substitutions.
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