Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
set aside
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
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set down
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.
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set in stone
Meaning
fixed and not likely to change
Example
Our schedule isn’t **set in stone** yet.
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set the bar high
Meaning
to establish high standards or expectations
Example
Her achievements have **set the bar high** for future leaders.
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set the example
Meaning
to model the behavior you expect from others
Example
The manager always tries to **set the example** by being punctual and hardworking.
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set the pace
Meaning
to establish a standard of performance or progress for others to follow
Example
Our CEO always **sets the pace** for the entire company.
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set the record straight
Meaning
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
Example
He wanted to **set the record straight** about what really happened.
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set the stage
Meaning
to prepare everything for something to happen
Example
The manager's speech helped **set the stage** for the upcoming conference.
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set the stage for
Meaning
to make something possible or likely to happen later
Example
This meeting will **set the stage for** future cooperation.
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set the standard
Meaning
to establish an example of excellence that others strive to reach
Example
Her work ethic has **set the standard** for the entire team.
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set the tone
Meaning
to establish the mood or style for something
Example
The manager's speech **set the tone** for the meeting.
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set the trend
Meaning
to start something new that others begin to follow
Example
The company’s campaign **set the trend** for eco-friendly marketing.
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set the wheels in motion
Meaning
to start something or initiate action
Example
The CEO's speech **set the wheels in motion** for the new project.
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set your sights high
Meaning
to aim for something ambitious
Example
Always **set your sights high** if you want to grow.
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set your sights on
Meaning
to decide to achieve something; to aim for a specific goal
Example
She has **set her sights on** becoming a doctor.
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settle in
Meaning
to become comfortable in a new place or situation
Example
It took a week to **settle in** after the move.
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settle the score
Meaning
to take revenge or resolve a conflict from the past
Example
He wanted to **settle the score** after last year's argument.
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shake like a leaf
Meaning
to tremble with fear or nervousness
Example
She was **shaking like a leaf** before her first flight.
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shake off
Meaning
to get rid of something unpleasant
Example
She took a walk to **shake off** the stress.
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shake things up
Meaning
to cause change in a situation to make it better
Example
The manager decided to **shake things up** in the team.
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Share a smile
Meaning
to smile and bring happiness to others
Example
It's easy to **share a smile** and brighten someone's day.
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share the load
Meaning
to divide the work or responsibility among people
Example
We should **share the load** so no one gets too tired.
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share the love
Meaning
to show support or appreciation by liking or sharing someone’s post
Example
**Share the love** by liking and commenting on this post!
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sharp as a tack
Meaning
very intelligent or quick-thinking
Example
She's **sharp as a tack** and always has the best answers in class.