(be) set on something doing something

(be) set on something doing something
be ˈset on sth/on doing sth idiom
to want to do or have sth very much; to be determined to do sth

She's set on a career in medicine.

He's set on getting a new car

Main entry:setidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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