With regard to is correct. Taken from, " Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions ," by Harry Shaw: regard, regards. Both of these words suggest esteem, respect, admiration, and approbation: "I regard that minister

Hello Vorpar, Thank you for your comment. As you pointed out, it seems rather ninth would be suitable if the phrase was meant something other than just an exaggeration. It's interesting to find many other expressions using the numerals from

I am very grateful to you all My warm regards

I don't believe that. That can't possibly be the origin of the expression. Maybe, but ... ... that can't possibly be the origin of the phrase. Why? or why not? Type 1 idioms (as described in my prior email) are simply the