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set back

Phrasal-verb Work

Meaning

to delay progress or cause a problem

Example Sentences

"The heavy rain set back the construction work by two weeks."

Related Expressions

air issues out

to talk openly about problems to resolve them

put out

to extinguish a fire or light

band together for

to unite with others for a common purpose or cause

fly off the handle

to suddenly become extremely angry

look ahead positively

to think about the future with optimism

splash out on

to spend a lot of money on something special