Id | ESLPod_0804_WE_1283 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 804 |
Episode Title | Dealing with Time Changes in Scheduling |
Phrase | to set back |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to set back" means to move one's clock backward a certain amount of time, so that the time displayed on the clock becomes earlier: "Did you remember to set back the clock on the microwave?" The phrase "to set (someone) back" means to cost someone a certain amount of money, usually a lot of money: "How much did that engagement ring set you back?" The phrase "to set aside" means to save something for a particular purpose, or to save it for later use: "Each month, they set aside $300 for their daughter's college education." Finally, the phrase "to set off" means to start a journey or begin a trip: "We're setting off for the Grand Canyon after work on Friday." |
Topics | Business |
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