set a spell
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
set a thief to catch a thief
Use someone with questionable character to help solve a problem
set back
to hinder or delay progress
set by the ears
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
set down
to write or record something
set eyes on
to see someone or something for the first time
set foot
to enter or visit a place
set for life
Having enough resources to be financially secure forever
set in motion
To start something happening or to put a plan into action
set in one's ways
Unwilling to change habits or opinions
set in stone
Completely decided and unchangeable
set of pipes
a person who can play music well
set of wheels
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
set off
start a journey or trip
set one's cap at
to try to win someone's love or affection
set one's hair on fire
to take drastic or extreme action
set one's heart on
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
set one's shoulder to the wheel
To make a strong effort to accomplish something
set one's watch back
to return to a previous time or situation
set one's watch by someone
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
set out one's stall
To present or promote something, especially a proposal or idea, in a clear and attractive way
set pulses racing
to cause someone to feel excited or thrilled
set store by
to consider something important or valuable
set straight
To correct or inform someone about a mistake
set the bar
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
set the pace
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
set the record straight
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
set the stage
To prepare or create a situation for something to happen
set the Thames on fire
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
set the wheels in motion
To start a process or take the first steps towards a goal
set the world on fire
To achieve great success or cause a sensation
set to work
start doing something
set up one's staff
To establish oneself as an independent worker or professional
set up shop
To establish a business or operation in a particular location
settle a score
to punish or get revenge on someone for something they did
settle for
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
settle in
become comfortable and accustomed to a new place or situation
settle into
become comfortable or accustomed to a new situation
settle one's account
Pay what one owes, often to leave a place or end a relationship
settle someone's hash
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
settle upon
To decide on or choose something
settle with
come to an agreement or compromise
sew buttons
to do nothing or idle away time
sex machine
A person, usually a man, who is considered highly sexually attractive or skilled.
sex on legs
An extremely attractive or sexy person
sex pact
An agreement to have sex with someone
sex talk
conversations about sex or sexual matters
sex up
to make something more interesting or attractive
sexual congress
Sexual intercourse or intimacy
sexual relation
A romantic or intimate relationship between two people
sexual relations
Intimate physical contact between people
sexual tension
an unexpressed romantic or erotic attraction between people
sexy up
to make something more attractive or appealing
shacked up
Living together in a romantic relationship without being married
shadow of one's former self
Someone who has greatly deteriorated physically or mentally
shake a leg
to hurry up or move quickly
shake a stick at
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
shake and bake
a simple and effective method or process
shake like a leaf
Tremble with fear or anxiety
shake off the dust from one's feet
To leave a place in protest or disgust
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