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set the scene

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set the scene
to describe a situation where something is going to happen soon First, let's set the scene - it was a cold dark night with a strong wind blowing...
See also: scene, set

set the scene (for something)
1. to make something possible or likely to happen The recent resignation of two cabinet members has set the scene for a pre-election crisis.
2. to describe a situation so that people can understand what is happening Let me just set the scene briefly and my colleague will add some details later.
See also: scene, set


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Mac, would be a drab and sordid one if we did not sometimes set the scene so as to glorify our results.
 
 
 
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