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  • 1set — /set/, v., set, setting, n., adj., interj. v.t. 1. to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table. 2. to place in a particular position or posture: Set the baby on his feet. 3. to place in some relation to something …

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  • 2set the world on fire — To create a sensation, have spectacular success • • • Main Entry: ↑world * * * set the world on fire informal phrase to do something that creates a lot of interest or excitement She’s good, but she’s not going to set the world on fire. Thesaurus …

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  • 3set against — 1. To assail 2. To compare or balance • • • Main Entry: ↑set * * * set against [phrasal verb] 1 set (something) against (something) 1 a : to compare ( …

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  • 4set piece — set pieces also set piece 1) N COUNT: oft N n A set piece is an occasion such as a battle or a move in a game of soccer that is planned and carried out in an ordered way. Guerrillas avoid fighting set piece battles... The first three Oldham goals …

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  • 5set-up — also set|up [ˈsetʌp] n 1.) [C usually singular] the way that something is organized or arranged ▪ the traditional classroom set up 2.) [C usually singular] informal a dishonest plan that is intended to trick someone ▪ How do I know this isn t a… …

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  • 6set the world alight — set the world/place/etc alight phrase to cause great excitement, interest, or admiration His first film didn’t exactly set the world alight. Thesaurus: to make someone feel excited, enthusiastic or impressedsynonym Main entry: alight …

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  • 7set on — also[set upon] {v.} 1. To begin suddenly to fight against; attack fiercely. * /Tom was walking through the park when a gang of boys set on him./ 2. To cause to attack. * /Some boys went to steal melons but the farmer set his dog on them./ …

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  • 8set on — also[set upon] {v.} 1. To begin suddenly to fight against; attack fiercely. * /Tom was walking through the park when a gang of boys set on him./ 2. To cause to attack. * /Some boys went to steal melons but the farmer set his dog on them./ …

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  • 9set book — ˌset ˈbook [set book] (also ˌset ˈtext) noun (both BrE) a book that students must study for a particular exam …

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  • 10set text — ˌset ˈbook [set book] (also ˌset ˈtext) noun (both BrE) a book that students must study for a particular exam …

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