She will then be frightened, and will desire you to go to bed with her; on this you must not point blank refuse her, for you want her to set your companions free, and to take good care also of yourself, but you must make her swear solemnly by all the blessed gods that she will plot no further mischief against you, or else when she has got you naked she will unman you and make you fit for nothing.’
She set me on a richly decorated seat inlaid with silver, there was a footstool also under my feet, and she mixed a mess in a golden goblet for me to drink; but she drugged it, for she meant me mischief.
«Meanwhile her four servants, who are her housemaids, set about their work.
«And I said, ‘Circe, no man with any sense of what is right can think of either eating or drinking in your house until you have set his friends free and let him see them.
«‘You will want no guide,’ she answered; ‘raise your mast, set your white sails, sit quite still, and the North Wind will blow you there of itself.
We have no idea where the sun either sets or rises, {85} so that we do not even know East from West.
So he set out once more on his journey, sighing, and in great despair, when on a sudden his friend the fox met him, and said, ‘You see now what has happened on account of your not listening to my counsel.
Then the old fox came once more, and scolded him for not following his advice; otherwise no evil would have befallen him: ‘Yet,’ said he, ‘I cannot leave you here, so lay hold of my tail and hold fast.’ Then he pulled him out of the river, and said to him, as he got upon the bank, ‘Your brothers have set watch to kill you, if they find you in the kingdom.’ So he dressed himself as a poor man, and came secretly to the king’s court, and was scarcely within the doors when the horse began to eat, and the bird to sing, and princess left off weeping.
In 1859, in the month of August, the young traveller, Roscher, from Hamburg, set out with a caravan of Arab merchants, reached Lake Nyassa, and was there assassinated while he slept.
Still, if I believe that I can set going a better method of treatment— if I believe that I can pursue certain observations and inquiries which may be a lasting benefit to medical practice, I should be a base truckler if I allowed any consideration of personal comfort to hinder me.
For Raleigh promised, if he were set free, to seek once more the fabled Golden City, and this time he swore to find it and bring home treasure untold to his master the King.
Raleigh was ready to set off again at once to discover more of Guiana.
Prince Henry just before his death had wrung an unwilling promise from the King his father that Raleigh should be set free.
CHILDREN’S BAMBOO ‘TRANSPORT’ DINING SET — THREE PIECE: A bright and breezy design for young children, this set is environmentally friendly.
Both Noor Zaman and Tayyub Rauf played well and some fine shorts were also witnessed with Noor took the first set very easily and that so the second set but lost the third and fourth sets against Tayyub Rauf of Punjab.
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set (someone or something) free
освободить кого-либо что-либо
The bird got trapped in the net, and I set it free.
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set (someone or something) loose
отпустить кого-либо что-либо на волю
I set my dog loose and he was happily running around.
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set (someone or something) straight
объяснить кому-либо или объяснить что-либо
The Dean set the students straight about how to behave at the lectures.
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set (someone) back
стоить (какую-либо сумму) кому-либо
«How much did your new car set you back?»
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set (someone) back on his or her heels
удивить, шокировать, ошеломить
Hillary’s impudence set me back on my heels.
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set (someone) free
выпустить из тюрьмы или освободить из плена
Samuel hoped that they would set him free because he hadn’t committed any crime.
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set (someone) up (in business)
помочь кому-либо начать какое-либо дело
A timely legacy helped to set Tom up in his profession.
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set (something) on its ear
заинтересовать кого-либо чем-либо
The new project set the company on its ear. Everyone got very excited.
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set (something) right
исправить, починить что-либо
It is really very trying that whenever anything goes wrong it is I who have to set it right.
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set (something) to music
положить что-либо на музыку
The composer has set the legend of Robin Hood to music.
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set a date
назначить день свадьбы
Paul set a date for their wedding, but his fiancee eloped with Adam, his best friend.
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set a precedent
устанавливать прецедент или политику, которой надо следовать в будущем
A legal case may set a precedent that will be the policy to be followed in future cases.
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set a trap
расставить ловушку
The cops set a trap to try and catch a dangerous criminal.
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set about to (do something or go somewhere)
приступать, начинать (делать что-либо или идти куда-либо)
«I want you to set about to do your work as soon as possible.»
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set back (someone or something)
препятствовать, задерживать кого-либо что-либо
They tried to do their best to save the company, but all their efforts were set back.
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set eyes on (someone or something)
увидеть кого-либо что-либо
I hope I’ll never set eyes on that guy again.
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set fire to (something)
поджигать что-либо
I put a few more logs and set fire to them.
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set foot (somewhere)
ступать куда-либо, входить
Mike took offence and said he would never set foot in my house again.
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set forth (something)
излагать, объяснять что-либо чётко и ясно
I would like to set forth my views on the subject.
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set forth (somewhere)
отправляться куда-либо
Stan set forth somewhere without saying where he was going.
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set great store on (someone or something)
(высоко) ценить кого-либо что-либо
Our art teacher sets great store on her gifted students.
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set in
начинаться, наступать, устанавливаться
Winter set in early that year.
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set in one’s ways
вести установленный образ жизни
I know you are set in your ways and don’t like any change, but you will have to change your habits when you get married.
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set off (something)
выделять, оттенять
The blue frock which Dina wore that day set off her beautiful eyes.
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set one back on one’s heels
удивить, ошеломить, шокировать кого-либо
The news, which set my back on my heels, was announced at the interval of thirty minutes.
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set one’s eyes on (someone or something)
видеть кого-либо что-либо впервые
My sister bought a new house, but I have not set my eyes on it yet.
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set one’s heart against (something)
быть настроенным против чего-либо
At first my mother set her heart against taking a dog from the animal shelter, but then she yielded to her son’s request.
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set one’s heart on (something)
быть направленным к достижению какой-либо цели
Samantha set her heart on becoming an actress.
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set one’s mind at rest
успокоиться, избавиться от сомнений или тревоги
I told my friend to set his mind at rest and not to worry about his future.
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set one’s sights on (something)
выбрать что-либо своей целью
I have set my sights on receiving a grand so that I can go abroad to study anthropology.
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set one’s teeth on edge
действовать кому-либо на нервы, раздражать, выводить из себя
«Please, stop that noise! It sets my teeth on edge.»
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set out (somewhere)
отправиться куда-либо
In 1912 the Titanic set out on a voyage never to return from it.
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set out to (do something)
намереваться (делать что-либо)
I like skating and I set out to learn to skate well.
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set sail
отправляться в плавание, отплывать
We knew that Captain Alison was about to set sail for Australia and we came to say good-bye to him.
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set the pace
задавать темп
The leading skier set the pace for the other skiers to follow.
What does ‘set’ mean?
The word ‘set’ can mean many different things. As a verb, the meaning is to harden or put something in a specific position.
For example:
- The jelly will take 3 hours to set. (harden)
- Darcy set the table ready for the dinner party. (put in a specific position)
Set is an irregular verb. The past tense is set and the past participle is set.
idiomatic phrasal verbs
Did you know phrasal verbs are sometimes used in idioms? See if you can spot any. If you don’t know any phrasal verbs with ‘set’, click here to learn them.
- etched/set in stone – permanent/fixed/can’t be changed
e.g. The contract isn’t set in stone, we can still make some tweaks. - get/set the ball rolling – start a process
e.g. I want to sell my house. I’ll call the estate agent and get the ball rolling tomorrow. - set in one’s ways – a person who has fixed habits and doesn’t like change
e.g. My boyfriend is too set in his ways, he won’t change. - set one back – the cost, the price
e.g. The train will set you back £28, or you could stay at mine for free? - set the pace – determine the speed/rate
e.g. Ethel has sold 20,000 units this week, she’s set the pace for the rest of us. - set the record straight – give a truthful version of events
e.g. Everyone is saying I’m a cheater. I need to set the record straight, we’ve separated.
Let’s see these idioms with pictures and meaning using real-life scenarios.
Psst…
Hey, did you know the verb ‘set’ has many phrasal verbs. Since you like idioms and phrases, you obviously want to improve your fluency and speak like a native.
Am I right?
I thought you might like to learn the phrasal verbs with ‘set’ too. They are very common in informal English and great to know/be able to understand if you happen to be speaking to a native. We use them all the time, like literally ALL the time.
Look at the definitions for each phrasal verb and idiom in bold and decide if they are TRUE or FALSE.
1.If something sets people against each other, it encourages them to work together.
2.If your plans are set back, this means that their progress has been delayed.
3.If you set down something in writing, you write something on a piece of paper so that it will not be forgotten and can be looked at later.
4.If you have just set off on a trip, you have just finished it.
5.If someone sets you up, they have arranged a situation so that you are blamed, especially if it is something illegal.
6.If you set up a company, you have closed a company down because of, for example, financial difficulties.
7.If something sets off an alarm, it stops the alarm from working properly.
8.If something you buy sets you back a lot, it has cost you very little money.
9.If you set aside some money, you spend it quickly, usually on something that you do not need.
10.If something such as bad weather sets in, it starts to happen and is not likely to stop for a long time.
11.If you set someone straight or right, you tell them the right way to do something, or you correct them on a mistake they have made.
12.If you have your heart set on something, you are very angry and want to get revenge.
13.If you set up home, you lose your home and become homeless.
14.If you are set up for life, you do not have enough money to live on.
15.If one action sets the stage for a second action, it prevents that action from taking place.
16.If you are set against or dead set against something, you are in favour of it or want it.
17.Someone who is set in his / her ways is not willing to change his / her opinion or way of doing things.
18.If you have a set-to with someone, you enjoy a drink or a meal with them.
19.If someone sets the cat among the pigeons, they have an idea that everyone tries to copy.
20.If a noise sets your teeth on edge, it is so unpleasant that you cannot listen to it.
21.If someone sets the ball rolling, they stop working and do something else.
22.If someone tells you to set your (own) house in order, they are telling you to apologise to someone for something that you have said or done.
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Phrasal verbs, idioms and other expressions using ‘take‘
Complete the phrasal verbs, idioms and other expressions in italics below. You will need one or two words to complete each one. Use your answers to fill in the crossword grid on the next page. When two words are needed, there will be no gaps between the words in the crossword grid.
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1.How many teams are taking _____ in the competition? (to be involved in an activity with other people)
5.Jim’s taken _____ _____ a crowd of boys who have a bad reputation with the police. (to become friendly with someone, especially someone who could have a bad influence on you. You need two words here)
7.Can you take _____ the cooking while I walk the dog? (to begin to do something that someone else was doing)
8.I’m not sure how much of my explanation she took _____. (to understand and remember something that you hear or read)
11.Could you take me _____ the rules again, please? (to explain to someone in detail how something should be done, what something is about, etc)
12.Don’t worry, I’m only taking the _____. (informal – to say something to try and make someone or something look silly, especially in a friendly way. Clue: the word you need is also the name of a famous cartoon character!)
14.Mr Dimech can be really rude to people at times. Just take no _____ of him. (to ignore someone)
16.You should take anything he says with a pinch of _____. (to doubt the truth or value of something)
18.Playing tennis in this heat really takes it _____ _____ you. (to need a lot of effort and make you feel very tired. You need two words here)
19.I’ve decided to take you _____ _____ your offer of a job. (to accept an offer or invitation. You need two words here)
22.Joe takes _____ his father. (to look or behave like an older relative)
23.I didn’t mean what I said. I take it _____. (informal – to admit that something you said to or about someone was wrong)
25.Sales of the new computer took _____ after the television commercial. (to become successful or popular fast)
26.You want my report by this afternoon? That’s going to take a bit of _____. (to need a lot of effort, skill or determination)
Down ( )
2.Life isn’t always perfect. Sometimes you have to take the _____ with the smooth. (a spoken expression which means that bad things happen as well as good things, and you have to accept them)
3.If you say I’ve got a big nose again, I’ll take you to the _____! (informal – to fight and defeat someone completely, or to get a lot of money from someone, either in a dishonest way or through a legal process)
4.She’s said a few stupid things today, but her latest comment really takes the _____. (to be the most silly, stupid or annoying thing in a series of things)
6.Tracey is always following me around everywhere. I wish she would take a _____ and leave me alone. (understand what someone wants you to do, even though they do not say it directly)
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9.I can’t come out with you tonight, but I’ll take a _____ check. (used for saying that you can’t accept an offer now, but that you may accept it later)
10.My new neighbour is very strange. Oh well, it takes all _____, I suppose. (a spoken expression used for saying that you find someone’s behaviour surprising or strange)
13.We’re not taking _____ any new staff at the moment. (to start to employ someone)
15.Whenever he’s in a bad mood, he takes it _____ _____ me. (to make someone suffer because you are angry, upset, etc. You need two words here)
17.Everybody said how nice she was, but I never really took _____ her. (to start liking someone or something)
19.She decided to take _____ photography as a hobby. (to start doing something regularly as a habit, job or interest)
20.I’m taking the day _____ next Monday. (to have a particular amount of time away from work)
21.Alan is selfish, and takes me for _____. (to expect someone to always be there and do things for you, even when you do not show that you are grateful)
22.I was taken _____ at his sudden departure. (to be very surprised)
24.The police took _____ our names and addresses. (to write down information or a statement)
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Idioms and other expressions using ‘time‘
Match the first part of each sentence on the left with its second part on the right, using the idioms in bold to help you.
1.We’ve got a lot to do today. I’m afraid we’ll be racing…
2.I’m very busy at the moment, but I’ll try to make…
3.Once upon…
4.Don is a really nice man. I have a lot of…
5.Susanna is so old-fashioned. She seems to be living in a…
6.I would love a holiday, but I never seem to find…
7.We thought we would be late, but we arrived with…
8.Shall we start now? After all, there’s no…
9.At last, here comes our bus. About…
10.Chris is sometimes late, but nine…
11.We really need to hurry. There’s no…
12.I don’t want to make a decision now; I’ll decide when…
13.I don’t know if we will be successful; only…
14.I must have told you…
15.I’m not really watching this film; I’m just killing…
16.If the company is going to compete successfully, we will need to move with…
17.I’ve never had Japanese food before, but there’s a first…
18.I don’t believe it. It’s already 4 o’clock. Doesn’t…
19.If we don’t win this time, we will the second…
20.Picasso was a remarkable artist who was years ahead of…
21.Winters here are generally cold and grey, but from…
22.I’m thinking of changing jobs in the future, but I’ll continue working here for the…
23.This isn’t a sudden decision. I’ve been thinking of moving for some…
24.I would love to stop for a chat, but I’m a bit
pressed…
25. My students just aren’t interested in their lessons. They don’t even listen to me half…
(a)… time warp.
(b)… times out of ten she’s punctual.
(c)… time for everything, I suppose.
(d)… the time comes.
(e)… time, too.
(f)… the time.
(g)… for time.
(h)… time being.
(i)… time to time it can be glorious.
(j)… time fly when you’re having fun!
(k)… time will tell.
(l)… the times.
(m)… time now.
(n)… time around.
(o)… his time.
(p)… against time to get everything finished.
(q)… time to spare.
(r)… time for him.
(s)… time and time again to arrive earlier.
(t)… time until my friends arrive.
(u)… the time to see you later.
(v)… time to lose.
(w)… a time there lived a handsome prince.
(x)… the time for one.
(y)… time like the present.
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Here is a list of idiomatic expressions using the word set.
Set the stage for something
To set the stage for something is to create the right conditions in which something can happen.
The government rejected the demands of the transport union and that set the stage for an indefinite strike.
Set the standard
To set the standard is to do something so well that others will have to try hard to achieve similar results.
You cannot set the standard unless you know what you really want to achieve.
Set the table
To set the table is to put the plates, forks, knives etc., on the table. The expression ‘lay the table’ has very similar meanings.
Set someone to work
To set someone to work is to make them work for you.
As soon as I said that I was free, he set me to work.
Set someone to work doing something
She set the boy to work washing the windows.
Set to work
To set to work is to start working with lots of enthusiasm.
We have fixed the roof; now we will set to work on the kitchen.
The expression set to work can be followed by an –ing form or a to-infinitive.
After fixing the roof, we set to work (on) painting the walls.
After fixing the roof, we set to work to paint the walls.