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TAKE THE QUIZ“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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