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set the wheels in motion

idiom

to initiate a chain of events necessary to help one achieve a goal (more quickly)


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  1. 01

    all set

    Ready, prepared, equipped.

  2. 02

    Brownian motion

    A state of chaos or disarray.

  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

    grease the wheels

    To create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.

  5. 05

    grow a set

    Synonym of grow a pair.

  6. 06

    hell on wheels

    A situation that is tough, aggressive, lawless, and wild.

  7. 07

    jet set

    A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.

  8. 08

    motion of someone's ocean

    The way someone moves during sex.

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