We set off for the beach early this morning.
set off
idiomTo leave; to set out; to begin a journey or trip.
After packing the car and checking our maps, we finally set off on our long road trip.
They set off at dawn, hoping to reach the mountain summit before the afternoon storms began to gather.
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all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026