set forth literary (start a journey or trip) The astronauts set forth on a voyage into the unknown. They set forth on a ten-mile hike through the forest. set forth formal (explain something in a clearly organized way) The president set forth his plans to congressional leaders. He …
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jangle nerves (make you feel annoyed or nervous) The constant whine of this machine jangles my nerves. The noise of the kids in the playground jangled my nerves. envocabulary.com
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jam on the brakes (press down the brakes of a car suddenly and forcefully) The driver jammed on the brakes, and the car skidded and went into a tree. I had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting the animal. envocabulary.com
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set down (to put something down) Please set down your heavy bag on the table. She gently set the baby down in the crib to let him sleep. (to write or record) I enjoy setting my important thoughts down in my diary. Tom listened to her and set …
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set back (to cause a delay in progress or development) The rain set back our research program. The cold weather set back the construction schedule by several weeks. set back informal (cost a sum of money) The unexpected car repairs set me back $600. A dress like this will …
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