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set the stageTo prepare; to establish the basis or required conditions.Rate it:

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set the tableTo make a future outcome possible.Rate it:

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set the tableTo arrange plates, dishes, cups and utensils in preparation for a meal.Rate it:

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set the thames on fireTo achieve something amazing; to do something which brings great public acclaim.Rate it:

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set the wheels in motionto initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve a goal (more quickly)Rate it:

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set the world on firehave sensational successRate it:

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set tobegin workRate it:

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set to workTo begin working at.Rate it:

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set to workTo begin working.Rate it:

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set to workTo cause to begin working.Rate it:

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set upTo ready something for use.Rate it:

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set upLogically order.Rate it:

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set upTo cause to happenRate it:

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set upTo trap or ensnare.Rate it:

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set upArrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig.Rate it:

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set upTo gel or harden.Rate it:

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set upto provide the money or other support that someone needs for an important task or activity.Rate it:

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set upto establish someone in a business or position.Rate it:

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set upto trick someone in order to make them do something.Rate it:

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set upTo make proud or conceited.Rate it:

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set upTo matchmake; to arrange a date between two people.Rate it:

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set upTo create a goalscoring opportunity.Rate it:

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set upTo begin business or a scheme of life.Rate it:

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set upTo profess openly; to make pretensions.Rate it:

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set upTo found; to startRate it:

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set up shopTo establish a business.Rate it:

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set up shopTo physically arrange a shop or workplace.Rate it:

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set uponTo attack someone.Rate it:

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Set Your Teeth on EdgeTo cause irritation and displeasure to someone, to annoy someone by doing something frustratingRate it:

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shift gearsTo change the gear by which motion is transmitted from a powered shaft to another shaft, especially in a motor vehicle.Rate it:

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short leashForcing one to function within a strict set of rules, or under great scrutiny or oversight.Rate it:

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sibi exemplum alicuius proponere ad imitandum or simply sibi aliquem ad imitandum proponereto set up some one as one's ideal, model.Rate it:

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slap leatherTo make a quick motion to draw one's handgun from its holster, especially in a duel in the Old West.Rate it:

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slop bowlOne of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.Rate it:

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slow motionEfecto de lentitud de movimiento que se obtiene al proyectar o rodar una película a mayor velocidad de la normal.Rate it:

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soft shoeA speech, explanation, sales pitch, or other set of remarks delivered in a restrained or conciliatory manner in order to persuade, distract, or otherwise influence someone.Rate it:

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song and danceAn excessively complex set of instructions.Rate it:

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spaghetti westernNickname for a motion picture produced by an Italian-based company and filmed in Europe, depicting a tale of cowboys and desperadoes set in the American Old West.Rate it:

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spem habere in aliquoto set one's hope on some one.Rate it:

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spem suam ponere, collocare in aliquoto set one's hope on some one.Rate it:

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stand upTo bring something up and set it into a standing position.Rate it:

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state of affairsA specific situation; a set of circumstances.Rate it:

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statuam alicui ponere, constituereto set up a statue in some one's honour.Rate it:

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stir upset in motionRate it:

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stop motionUna técnica de animación que consiste en aparentar el movimiento de objetos estáticos por medio de una serie de imágenes fijas sucesivas.Rate it:

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straight manA member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy.Rate it:

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straw that stirs the drinkThe person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.Rate it:

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sunder outTo separate or set apart from others; split out; segregate.Rate it:

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swallow one's prideTo set aside one's feelings of pride and adopt a more humble or appropriate stance.Rate it:

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take something in one's strideNot to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.Rate it:

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