Set (someone or something) loose
To set someone or something free, to release someone or something that you are holding.The wildlife department decided to set the bear loose.
Set (someone or something) free
To release someone or something.The conservation officers went to the mountains and set the bear free.
Set one’s sights on (something)
To select something as one's goal.The local politician has set his sights on being elected to a higher office.
Set one`s mind at rest
To free oneself from worry, to stop worrying.I told my father the reason that we cannot come in order to set his mind at rest.
Set a trap
To prepare a trap to catch an animal or a person who is doing something wrong or illegal.The conservation officers set a trap to try and catch... Read more →
Set a precedent
To establish a pattern, to set a policy that must be followed in future cases.The legal case set a precedent that will be followed for many... Read more →
Set a date
To decide on a date for a wedding.After thinking about marriage for a long time, the couple decided to set a date.
Serve time
To spend time in jail.The man served time when he was young but now he is a good citizen.
Serve (someone) right
To get the punishment or results that one deserves.My friend never studies at all so it serves him right to fail his exam.
Serve (someone`s) purpose
To be useful to someone for a certain need.The small screwdriver should serve my purpose until I find the correct size.