“set the”

The following 8 entries include the term set the.

set the pace

idiom

: to be the one that is at the front in a race and that controls how fast the other racers have to go often used figuratively

set the pattern

idiom

: to create an example which is followed by others

set the scene

idiom

: to give someone information that is needed to understand something

set the seal on

idiom

: to make (something) final or definite

set the tone

idiom

: to establish a quality, feeling, or attitude by a manner of speaking or writing

set the wheels in motion

idiom

: to do something essential to begin a process

set the world alight

idiom

: to be very successful and attract a lot of attention

set the world on fire

idiom

: to be very successful and attract a lot of attention


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