to be set on doing something
1set about doing something — set about (something/doing something) to begin to do or deal with something. Beall has set about the delicate task of getting the companies to work together. After putting up the tent, she set about making a fire. I bought a computer, got a book… …
2set on (doing) something — set on/upon/(doing) something phrase determined to do or to have something So you’re definitely set on a career in medicine? Thesaurus: determined and ambitioussynonym Main entry …
3set upon (doing) something — set on/upon/(doing) something phrase determined to do or to have something So you’re definitely set on a career in medicine? Thesaurus: determined and ambitioussynonym Main entry …
4set about doing something — ˈset about sth | ˌset about ˈdoing sth derived no passive to start doing sth • She set about the business of cleaning the house. • We need to set about finding a solution. Main entry: ↑setderived …
5have your heart set on (doing) something — set your heart on (doing) something phrase to decide that you want something very much He’s got his heart set on winning the competition. Thesaurus: to want somethingsynonym Main entry: heart …
6have (your) heart set on doing something — have (your) heart set on (something/doing something) set (your) heart on (something/doing something) to decide to achieve something. John had his heart set on becoming a doctor …
7have (your) sights set on doing something — have (your) sights set on (something/doing something) set (your) sights on (something/doing something) to decide to achieve something. I hear she has her sights set on becoming a journalist …
8set your sights on doing something — set (your) sights (on (doing something)) to decide what you want to get or achieve something. I think they set their sights too high – they ll never find someone for the job who has all those skills. Once she sets her sights on something, she won …
9set your mind on doing something — phrase to be determined to have or achieve something Once Anna’s set her mind on getting something, there’s no stopping her. I’ve set my mind on getting a university degree. Thesaurus: to want somethingsynonym Main entry: mind …
10set (your) face against doing something — set (your) face against (something/doing something) formal to be determined not to do something. Despite fierce competition from rival companies, they ve set their face against price cuts …
