set out one's stall

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Meaning · English

To present or promote something, especially a proposal or idea, in a clear and attractive way

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

trình bày hoặc quảng bá một cách rõ ràng và hấp dẫn

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Literally: to display goods for sale
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The company will set out its stall at the trade fair to attract new customers

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “set out one's stall” mean?

To present or promote something, especially a proposal or idea, in a clear and attractive way Literally: to display goods for sale

Is “set out one's stall” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.