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set something in something — ˌset sth ˈin/ˈinto sth derived usually passive to fasten sth into a flat surface so that it does not stick out from it • a plaque set into the wall Main entry: ↑setderived … Useful english dictionary
set something against something — set (someone/something) against (someone/something) to cause one person or group to oppose another. His health care plan would divide older Americans and set senior against senior. The disagreement has turned into a public feud that has set… … New idioms dictionary
set something against someone — set (someone/something) against (someone/something) to cause one person or group to oppose another. His health care plan would divide older Americans and set senior against senior. The disagreement has turned into a public feud that has set… … New idioms dictionary
set something off — 1 the bomb was set off: DETONATE, explode, blow up, touch off, trigger; ignite. 2 it set off a wave of protest: GIVE RISE TO, cause, lead to, set … Useful english dictionary
set something in — insert something, especially a sleeve, into a garment. → set … English new terms dictionary
set something in — insert something, esp. a sleeve, into a garment … Useful english dictionary
put/set something to rights — put/set (something) to rights : to put (something) back into the normal or proper condition He helped his mother put things to rights [=put things in order] after his father died. • • • Main Entry: ↑right … Useful english dictionary
set — Ⅰ. set [1] ► VERB (setting; past and past part. set) 1) put, lay, or stand in a specified place or position. 2) put, bring, or place into a specified state. 3) cause or instruct (someone) to do something. 4) give someone (a task) … English terms dictionary
set fire to — set on fire or set fire to To ignite • • • Main Entry: ↑fire set alight, set light to, set fire to or set on fire To cause to break into flame and burn • • • Main Entry: ↑set set fir … Useful english dictionary
set every spring in motion — set something going, put something into action … English contemporary dictionary
