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Katie Anh
2022-05-19 10:05
Set (someone, something, or oneself) up against (someone or something) spoken language verb phrase
To put someone or something in a leaning position against someone or something else.
We set the ladder up against the wall so that we can climb on the roof and repair the broken wire.
The girl got a sprained ankle, so I set her up against the tree nearby and checked whether the injury was serious.
To arrange for someone or something to participate in a competition against someone or something.
The coach set up Tim against one of the fastest runners on the team.
The game set our team up against Liverpool.
If you say that one should get his/her own house in order, you mean that he/she should organize affairs and handle personal problems.
To do or arrange for someone, something, or oneself to be successful at, operate as, or perform in the capacity of something.
1. To link together a sequence of items.
2. To compose, gather, or arrange something in a series, often quickly, sloppily, or haphazardly.
3. To make something by assembling or arranging things in a sequence, often quickly, sloppily, or haphazardly.
The verb "set" should be conjugated with its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.
