set of wheels
A car.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He just bought a new set of wheels.”
“Since the bus service is unreliable, I am saving money to buy my own set of wheels.”
“After years of relying on public transportation, he finally saved enough to purchase a reliable set of wheels for his daily commute.”
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all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
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big wheel
A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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break the wheel
To end a pattern of oppression, inequality, injustice, or abuse.
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fifth wheel
Anything superfluous or unnecessary.
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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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grease the wheels
To create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.
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grow a set
Synonym of grow a pair.
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hamster wheel
To cycle fruitlessly.
Last updated August 10, 2026