Settle a score with (someone)
To retaliate against someone for a past wrong.My boss is trying to settle a score with someone for something that happened several years ago.
Set upon (someone or something)
To attack someone or something violently.The three young boys set upon the man on the city bus.
Set up shop (somewhere)
To open a business.The fire alarm company decided to set up shop in our city.
Set up (something) set (something) up
To make something ready to use by putting the parts together.After we set up the gas barbecue we were able to cook dinner.
Set up (something) set (something) up
To establish something, to provide the money for something.The newspaper company provided the money to set up the travel magazine.
Set up (someone) set (someone) up
To put someone in a position to be manipulated or cheated.I do not believe that I lost the money honestly. I believe that someone set me up.
Set type
To arrange type for printing.The small printing company worked all night to set type for the local paper.
Set tongues wagging
To cause people to start gossiping.The actions of the supervisor set tongues wagging in our office.
Set the world on fire
To do something outstanding, to do something that makes one famous.The author has not been able to set the world on fire with his writing but he... Read more →
Set the table
To place plates/glasses/napkins on the table before a meal.I set the table while my mother was cooking dinner.