all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I have my bags packed and I am all set to leave.”
“Once you have finished checking the documents, let me know so we are all set for the meeting.”
“Having meticulously organized the logistics and secured the necessary permits, the expedition team was finally all set to embark upon their journey into the unknown.”
From *all*, in the sense of thoroughly or completely, and *set*, meaning prepared or arranged. The compound functions as a simple indicator of readiness.
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game, set, match
An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.
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grow a set
Synonym of grow a pair.
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jet set
A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.
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set a spell
To sit down for a period of time, especially in the company of other people and in order to relax or to engage in casual conversation.
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set back
To cost money.
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set by the ears
To make (a person or persons) argue; to set quarrelling.
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set down
To write.
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set eyes on
To see; to observe.
Last updated August 10, 2026