set out to (do something) -Idioms

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set out to (do something)

to decide and begin to try to do something, to attempt to do something

My friend set out to learn Spanish when he went to Mexico.

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set the stage for (something)

set the world on fire

set tongues wagging

set up (someone) or set (someone) up

set up (something) or set (something) up

set up shop (somewhere)

have a lot on one's plate

run for one's life

dog and pony show

base one's opinion on (something)

make it hot for (someone)

pull a stunt/trick on (someone)

the short end (of the stick)

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Betsy Ross's other contribution to the American Revolution, beside sewing the first American flag, was running a munitions factory in her basement. .. More >>

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