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set the pace

idiom

To establish a common goal by example.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all set

    Ready, prepared, equipped.

  2. 02

    change of pace

    A shift from one activity to another

  3. 03

    game, set, match

    An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.

  4. 04

    grow a set

    Synonym of grow a pair.

  5. 05

    jet set

    A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.

  6. 06

    keep pace

    To run at the same speed as a pacesetter

  7. 07

    pick up the pace

    To begin moving or working faster.

  8. 08

    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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