aside (redirected from setting aside)

aside from something

except for something. I watch some public television shows, but aside from that, I pretty much turn the TV off.

See also: from

brush aside someone/something

to not give someone or something serious consideration. I saw this happen, and you can't just call me crazy and brush me aside. Her friends worried that she might be arrested, but Nancy confidently brushed aside their concerns.

See also: brush

lay aside something

to ignore something or decide that it is not important. Our neighbors laid aside their personal safety to help us save our animals from the fire.

set aside something

See also: lay

put aside something

1. to decide not to deal with something. Let's put aside our differences and enjoy the evening.

2. to save something for later use, esp. money. We're putting aside $50 a week for our vacation. He puts some time aside each evening to read to his children.

set aside something

1. to save something for a particular purpose. It's wise to set aside some money for unexpected expenses that may come up in the future. After melting the chocolate, set it aside and beat the eggs.

2. to not allow something to influence an activity. We need to set aside our differences and work together. Ancient rivalries still threaten the cause of peace, but we must set them aside.

3. to cause a previous legal judgment to have no effect. The court set aside his conviction and ordered a new trial.

See also: set

take someone aside

to bring someone away from other people. If Pops makes a mistake, Walker will take him aside during a break and quietly encourage him.

See also: take