Set out (one's) stall In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "set out (one's) stall", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-04 06:04

Meaning of Set out (one's) stall

Set out (one's) stall British Australia verb phrase

To make the necessary arrangements for the achievement of something and prove one's motivation or determination to achieve or do it

He has been working really hard for the upcoming exam as he has set out his stall to become valedictorian.

He set out his stall to give up smoking, and in fact he hasn't touched any cigarettes in three days.

She set out her stall by winning the game after just 37 moves.

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Grammar and Usage of Set out (one's) stall

Verb Forms

  • setting out (one's) stall
  • sets out (one's) stall

The verb "set" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Set out (one's) stall

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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