to set sth in
91set somebody's mind at ease — put/set sb s ˈmind at ease/rest idiom to do or say sth to make sb stop worrying about sth Syn: ↑reassure Main entry: ↑mindidiom …
92set somebody's mind at rest — put/set sb s ˈmind at ease/rest idiom to do or say sth to make sb stop worrying about sth Syn: ↑reassure Main entry: ↑mindidiom …
93set the cat among the pigeons — put/set/the cat among the pigeons phrase to cause trouble by doing or saying something Thesaurus: to cause problems for someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: cat * * * put/set the cat among the ˈpigeons idiom …
94set down a marker — put/lay/set down a/your marker (for sth) ► to show clearly what your opinion or position about something is, and how you plan to act in the future: »By entering into this partnership, the company has put down a clear marker for the future. »Now… …
95set down your marker — put/lay/set down a/your marker (for sth) ► to show clearly what your opinion or position about something is, and how you plan to act in the future: »By entering into this partnership, the company has put down a clear marker for the future. »Now… …
96ˈset aˌbout sth — phrasal verb to begin doing something, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way She set about the problem with her usual energy.[/ex] …
97ˌset sb/sth aˈpart — phrasal verb to make someone or something different and special Graf s natural athleticism set her apart from other tennis players.[/ex] …
98set somebody straight (about something) — put/set sb ˈstraight (about/on sth) idiom to correct sb s mistake; to make sure that sb knows the correct facts when they have had the wrong idea or impression Main entry: ↑straightidiom …
99set somebody straight (on something) — put/set sb ˈstraight (about/on sth) idiom to correct sb s mistake; to make sure that sb knows the correct facts when they have had the wrong idea or impression Main entry: ↑straightidiom …
100have your heart set on something — have your heart set on (something) (or set your heart on (something)) ◇ When you have your heart set on something or when you set your heart on something, you want it very much. She has her heart set on a new bicycle. • • • Main Entry: ↑heart * * …
