set phrase

sɛt freɪz

Definition

Definition of set phrase - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

languageidiomatic expression with a specific meaning

"Kick the bucket" is a set phrase for dying.

expression

idiom

linguisticsfixed expression with little variation in wording

"Break a leg" is a set phrase in theater.

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Expressions with set

set up

prepare something for use or operation

They set up the equipment for the concert.

all set

adj.

ready and prepared for an activity

We are all set for the trip.

set down

allow passengers to leave a vehicle

The bus set down passengers at the station.

set foot

enter a place, often with emphasis

She never set foot in that house again.

set back the clock

move a clock's time to an earlier hour

Remember to set back the clock before you go to bed.

set fire to

cause something to start burning

The vandals set fire to the abandoned building.

Expressions with phrase

well-turned phrase

expression crafted with skill and elegance

She admired his well-turned phrase during the speech.

coin a phrase

create a new expression or term

She coined a phrase that quickly became popular.

turn a phrase

create a clear and memorable expression

She can really turn a phrase when writing speeches.

turn of phrase

way of expressing something verbally

Her unique turn of phrase captivated the audience..

phrase book

small book with travel phrases and translations

She carried a phrase book during her trip to France.

buzz phrase

popular phrase often used in media

The term 'synergy' became a buzz phrase in corporate circles.

household phrase

common saying known by many people

The phrase 'a stitch in time saves nine' is a household phrase.

parting phrase

expression used at the end of a conversation

His parting phrase was always 'Take care'.

stock phrase

overused phrase lacking originality

The novel was criticized for its stock phrases.

verb phrase

sentence part with verb and objects

The verb phrase 'gave me a book' is complete.

Terms with set phrase included in their meaning

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doublet

printing

word or phrase set twice by mistake

Examples of set phrase in a sentence

Learning set phrases helps in language acquisition.
"Kick the bucket" is a set phrase meaning to die.
In English, "spill the beans" is a set phrase for revealing a secret.

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French:expression figée, expression toute faite, ...
German:Redewendung, feste Redewendung, ...
Italian:frase fatta, locuzione fissa, ...
Spanish:frase hecha, ...
Portuguese:expressão fixa, frase feita, ...
Chinese:惯用语, 习语, ...
Japanese:慣用句, ...
Arabic:تَعْبِير ثَابِت, عِبَارَة ثَابِتَة, ...
Hebrew:צֵירוּף קָבוּעַ, צֵרוּף קָבוּעַ, ...
Russian:устойчивое выражение, ...
Ukrainian:стійкий вираз, фіксований вираз, ...
Hindi:नियत वाक्यांश, रूढ़ वाक्यांश, ...
Bengali:বাগধারা, বাঁধা বাক্যাংশ, ...
Catalan:frase feta, expressió fixa, ...
Czech:ustálené spojení, frazém, ...
Danish:idiomatisk udtryk, fast udtryk, ...
Dutch:vaste uitdrukking, ...
Greek:ιδιωματική έκφραση, καθιερωμένη φράση, ...
Hungarian:állandósult szókapcsolat, frazéma, ...
Khmer:ឃ្លាថេរ, ...
Korean:관용구, ...
Persian:عبارت اصطلاحی, ترکیب ثابت, ...
Polish:utarte wyrażenie, stałe wyrażenie, ...
Portuguese (BR):expressão idiomática, expressão fixa, ...
Romanian:expresie fixă, locuțiune, ...
Swedish:fast fras, ...
Thai:สำนวน, สำนวนตายตัว, ...
Turkish:kalıp ifade, ...
Vietnamese:cụm từ cố định, quán ngữ, ...

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