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set straightTo correct; to make right or true.Rate it:

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set the barTo set specific standards or expectations.Rate it:

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set the paceTo establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race.Rate it:

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set the paceTo establish a common goal by example.Rate it:

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set the tableTo arrange plates, dishes, cups and utensils in preparation for a meal.Rate it:

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set the world on firehave sensational successRate it:

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set tobegin workRate it:

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set upTo found; to startRate it:

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set upTo make proud or conceited.Rate it:

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set upto trick someone in order to make them do something.Rate it:

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set upto establish someone in a business or position.Rate it:

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set upto provide the money or other support that someone needs for an important task or activity.Rate it:

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set upTo gel or harden.Rate it:

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set upArrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig.Rate it:

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set upTo trap or ensnare.Rate it:

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set upTo cause to happenRate it:

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set upLogically order.Rate it:

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set upTo ready something for use.Rate it:

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set upTo matchmake; to arrange a date between two people.Rate it:

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set upTo create a goalscoring opportunity.Rate it:

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set upTo begin business or a scheme of life.Rate it:

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set upTo profess openly; to make pretensions.Rate it:

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set up shopTo establish a business.Rate it:

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set up shopTo physically arrange a shop or workplace.Rate it:

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set uponTo attack someone.Rate it:

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Set Your Teeth on EdgeTo cause irritation and displeasure to someone, to annoy someone by doing something frustratingRate it:

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to set asail?set off to sailRate it:

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almost went into a coma earning this diplomaLong hard work for the diplomaRate it:

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auf die Plätze, fertig, losready, set, go!Rate it:

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bind and grindMonotony and tediousness of everyday routine. Be it work or home related.Rate it:

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blaze a trailTo set precedent or do something novel; to break new ground.Rate it:

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burn the midnight oilTo work studiously, especially late into the night.Rate it:

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Call it a DayTo end up the work for a day, to stop work for the time beingRate it:

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cut any cornersDon’t take any shortcuts and produce shoddy workRate it:

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elbow greaseEffort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.Rate it:

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fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on meThis phrase is said in response when someone tries to convince someone to do something again that they have done before that did not work out to their advantage.Rate it:

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ghost writerGhostwriters are hired to do the writing of a speech or literary work but do not get the credit.Rate it:

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give me liberty or give me deathA set-phrase indicating enormous displeasure at any over-authoritarian policy or law.Rate it:

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i've seen a better looking head on a grub wormSomeone that drank all night before going to work with hair uncombed an bloodshot eyesRate it:

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keep houseTo take care of domestic chores; work as a housekeeper.Rate it:

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money gone to bedLots of money and not having to work.Rate it:

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muck aboutTo do random unplanned work or spend time idly.Rate it:

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ox is in the ditchThis is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.Rate it:

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painting rocksPointless or futile work organised by the government, supposedly to increase employment but in fact merely disguising the unemployment level.Rate it:

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ring inTo make a phone call to one's usual place of work.Rate it:

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rogues' galleryA set of pictures of convicted or suspected criminals used in law enforcement investigations to help witnesses identify suspects.Rate it:

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saddle upTo set and cinch a saddle on a horse in preparation for riding.Rate it:

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same old same oldA familiar, uninteresting, or tedious situation, activity, narrative, or set of facts.Rate it:

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Santa's workshopA busy, productive large or small work environment, populated by dedicated workers.Rate it:

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song and danceAn excessively complex set of instructions.Rate it:

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