- set the ax to something
- приступить к уничтожению чего-л., приступить к разрушению чего-л.
Новый англо-русский словарь. 2013.
set the ax to something
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set the stage for something — phrase to create the conditions in which something is likely to happen The drivers’ demands were rejected, setting the stage for a prolonged transport strike. Thesaurus: to make something possiblesynonym Main entry: set * * * set the stage (for… … Useful english dictionary
set the tone for something — set the tone (for (something)) to establish a particular mood or character for something. The governor s speech was intended to set the tone for the party s national convention next week. Usage notes: sometimes used with an adjective before tone … New idioms dictionary
set the scene for something — set the scene (for (something)) 1. to describe a situation so that people can understand what is happening. Let me just set the scene briefly and my colleague will add some details later. 2. to make something possible or likely to happen. The… … New idioms dictionary
set the scene for something — set the scene for (something) if you set the scene for something, you make it possible or likely to happen. The recent resignation of two government ministers has set the scene for a pre election crisis … New idioms dictionary
set the stage for something — set the stage for (something) if you set the stage for something, you make it possible or likely to happen. The purpose of that first meeting was to set the stage for future co operation between Russia and the USA … New idioms dictionary
set the seal on (something) — put/set the seal on (something) slightly formal to make something certain or complete. The ambassador s visit set the seal on the trade agreement between the two countries … New idioms dictionary
set the seal on something — set/put/the seal on something british phrase to make something definite West Indies put the seal on another glorious cricket season with their victory against England. Thesaurus: to become more definite, or to make something more definitesynonym… … Useful english dictionary
set the stage for something — to create the conditions in which something is likely to happen The drivers demands were rejected, setting the stage for a prolonged transport strike … English dictionary
set the scene (for something) — … Useful english dictionary
set the stage — see ↑stage, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑set set the stage (for something) : to make (something) possible or likely His discoveries set the stage for a revolution in medical research … Useful english dictionary
set the stage for — (something) if you set the stage for something, you make it possible or likely to happen. The purpose of that first meeting was to set the stage for future co operation between Russia and the USA … New idioms dictionary
