These small changes set the stage for our future success.
set the stage
idiomTo prepare; to establish the basis or required conditions.
The manager held a brief meeting to set the stage for the upcoming project launch.
The sudden economic crisis set the stage for a decade of political reform and social change across the entire region.
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all set
Ready, prepared, equipped.
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exit stage left
An orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.
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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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hold the stage
To dominate a debate or field of interest; to be the main subject of attention.
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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.