set in motion
To trigger movement or progress; to get going.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The new law will set in motion many changes.”
“The CEO signed the contract to set in motion the company's expansion into new markets.”
“The unexpected discovery of the ancient map set in motion a series of events that would eventually alter the course of their entire expedition.”
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all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
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Brownian motion
A state of chaos or disarray.
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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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go through the motions
To do something in a mechanical, unreflective manner, especially as a matter of routine and without commitment or enthusiasm; to perform a task perfunctorily.
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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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motion of someone's ocean
The way someone moves during sex.
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poetry in motion
Fluid, graceful movement.
Last updated August 10, 2026