Send (someone) about his or her business
To send someone away (in an unfriendly manner).I sent the man about his business when he interrupted my work last evening.
Send away for (something)
To write a letter asking for something.I sent away for some information but it has not arrived yet.
Seller’s market
A situation where there are more buyers of a product/service than sellers so the sellers have an advantage.It was a seller's market for houses... Read more →
Sell (something) on credit
To sell something now and let the purchaser pay for it later.The store sold the stereo system on credit.
Sell (something) off sell off (something)
To sell much or all of something.The computer company decided to sell off some of their real estate business.
Set (someone) back on his or her heels
To surprise/shock/overwhelm someone.The announcement by the principal set the teachers back on their heels.
Set (someone) back set back (someone)
To cost someone."How much did your new suit set you back?"
Set sail
To start sailing, to begin a sea voyage.The three women set sail for Hawaii in a small sailboat.
Set out to (do something)
To decide and begin to try to do something, to attempt to do something.My friend set out to learn Spanish when he went to Mexico.
Set out (somewhere)
To leave on a journey.Marco Polo set out for China many years ago.