S
Idioms beginning with "S"
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[set one's face against] {v. phr.}, {literary}
To be very much against; strongly disapprove.
The banker's daughter wanted to marry a poor boy, but her father set his face against it.
[set one's heart on] {v. phr.}
To want very much.
He set his heart on that bike.
also: To be very desirous of; hope very much to succeed in. — Used with a verbal noun.
He set his heart on winning the race.
[set one's mind at rest] {v. phr.}
To relieve someone's anxieties; reassure someone.
"Let me set your mind at rest about the operation." Dr. Vanek said. "You'll be back on your feet in a week."
[set one's mind on] {v. phr.}
To be determined to; decide to.
He has set his mind on buying an old chateau in France.
[set one's sights] {v. phr.}
1. To want to reach; aim for.
John has set his sights higher than the job he has now.
2. To wish to get or win.
Owen set his sights on the championship.
[set one's teeth on edge] {v. phr.}
1. To have a sharp sour taste that makes you rub your teeth together.
The lemon juice set my teeth on edge.
2. To make one feel nervous or annoyed.
She looks so mean that her face sets my teeth on edge.
[set out] {v.}
1. To leave on a journey or voyage.
The Pilgrims set out for the New World.
Compare: [SET FORTH] (2), [SET OFF] (4), [START OUT].
2. To decide and begin to try; attempt.
George set out to improve his pitching.
3. To plant in […]