- set the pace
- задавать темп, задавать тон
Новый англо-русский словарь. 2013.
Новый англо-русский словарь. 2013.
set the pace — {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. * /The scoutmaster set the pace so that the shorter boys would not get tired trying to keep up./ * /Louise set the pace in selling tickets for the school… … Dictionary of American idioms
set the pace — {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. * /The scoutmaster set the pace so that the shorter boys would not get tired trying to keep up./ * /Louise set the pace in selling tickets for the school… … Dictionary of American idioms
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pace-setter — [pace setting] See: SET THE PACE … Dictionary of American idioms
pace-setter — [pace setting] See: SET THE PACE … Dictionary of American idioms
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