Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
set out to
Meaning
to begin working with the intention of achieving something
Example
She **set out to** improve her public speaking skills this year.
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set out to improve
Meaning
to begin an effort to make yourself or something better
Example
He **set out to improve** his communication skills after the feedback session.
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set priorities
Meaning
to decide which tasks or goals are most important
Example
You must **set priorities** to reach your long-term goals.
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set reminders for
Meaning
to schedule alerts so tasks are not forgotten
Example
I **set reminders for** every invoice deadline in my calendar.
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set the tone for
Meaning
to create the general mood or attitude for a group or activity
Example
A leader’s behavior **sets the tone for** the entire organization.
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set things straight with
Meaning
to clarify or resolve a misunderstanding
Example
He met her to **set things straight with** her after the confusion.
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set time aside for
Meaning
to reserve part of your schedule for something
Example
I **set time aside for** journaling before bed.
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set to
Meaning
to begin doing something energetically
Example
After the meeting, everyone **set to** work immediately.
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set toward
Meaning
to start making progress toward something
Example
After graduation, she **set toward** her goal of becoming a lawyer.
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set up
Meaning
to establish or create an organization, system, or structure
Example
They **set up** a new political party to challenge the ruling government.
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set up a business
Meaning
to start your own company to earn money
Example
Many people **set up a business** to create their own path to financial freedom.
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set up a coalition
Meaning
to form an alliance between parties or groups for political purposes
Example
Opposition leaders worked together to **set up a coalition** government.
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set up a committee
Meaning
to establish a group to discuss or manage an issue
Example
Parliament **set up a committee** to investigate the allegations.
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set up a meeting
Meaning
to arrange a meeting or appointment
Example
Can you **set up a meeting** with the marketing team tomorrow?
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set up a subsidiary
Meaning
to establish a smaller company controlled by a larger one
Example
They decided to **set up a subsidiary** in Singapore to handle regional operations.
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set up dialogue
Meaning
to establish formal or informal communication between nations
Example
The leaders agreed to **set up dialogue** to discuss trade issues.
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set up for
Meaning
to prepare or arrange something for an event
Example
They started to **set up for** the cultural fair early in the morning.
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set up for shipping
Meaning
to prepare goods so they are ready to be sent
Example
The warehouse **sets up for shipping** as soon as orders close.
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set up trade ties with
Meaning
to establish trading relationships with another country
Example
The nation plans to **set up trade ties with** African economies.
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set upon
Meaning
to attack someone suddenly
Example
The thief was **set upon** by the angry crowd.
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set your heart on
Meaning
to be very determined to get or achieve something
Example
She has **set her heart on** becoming a famous singer.
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set your mind on
Meaning
to decide to achieve something and focus on it
Example
Once she **set her mind on** becoming a doctor, nothing could stop her.
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set your mind to
Meaning
to focus all your attention and effort on achieving something
Example
You can achieve anything if you **set your mind to** it.
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set yourself apart
Meaning
to make yourself different or outstanding from others
Example
Hard work and creativity will **set you apart** from the rest.