What is the right way of saying this: "we're giving our opinion OF/ABOUT you"

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I've done some research but I still don't quite understand the difference between "of" and "about" after the noun "opinion".

Edit: the original sentence is "we're giving our honest opinion OF/ABOUT you". 
I don't know if that changes anything, but a source said "of" is more common when there's an adjective in the sentence.

Charlie Bernstein · Answer

Good question. It's a slim distinction.

My opinion of you usually refers to my overall feelings:

Examples: I like you. I trust you. I think you're smart.

My opinion about you is usually my more detailed evaluation:

Example: After working with you for a few days, I've decided that although you don't have much experience, you learn fast and aren't afraid to try new things or improvise.

What is the right way of saying this: "we're giving our opinion OF/ABOUT you"

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