These Idioms and Phrases are compiled from Cambridge International Dictionary.

Idioms and Phrases

These idioms are compiled from the Cambridge International Dictionary.The Cambridge International Dictionary explains over 7,000 idioms current in British, American and other English speaking countries, helping learners to understand them and use them with confidence. The Cambridge Dictionary, based on the 200 million words of English text in the Cambridge International Corpus, unlocks the meaning of more than 5,000 idiomatic phrases used in contemporary English. Full-sentence examples show how idioms are really used.

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Here is the list of idioms with the keyword Set.

In the following sentences the idioms are colored blue and their meanings are given in the bracket.

• The Higher court set aside the degree of the lower court. (Annulled)

• He immediately set about organizing the department. (Took steps towards)

• He set off New York early this morning. (Started)

• The frame sets off the picture. (Enhances the beauty in contrast)

• He has set up as a banker. (Started a business)

• I was obliged to set him down. (Snub him)

• You may set down his loss to me. (Charge)

• Who set you on to do it? (Instigated you)

• These seats are set apart for ladies. (Reserved)

• In his speech on prohibition, he set forth his views on length. (Explained)

• The robbers set upon the defenseless travelers. (Attacked)

• Winter, in England, sets in about December. (Begins)

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