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单词 set the scene/stage
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set the scene/stage

also the scene/stage is set

used to mean that conditions have been made right for something to happen, or that something is likely to happen:

This weekend's talks between the two leaders have set the scene for a peace agreement to be reached.
The stage looks set for a repeat of last year's final.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Preparing

  • batten
  • batten down the hatches idiom
  • break sb in
  • build-up
  • calibrate
  • draw
  • forewarn
  • gear
  • gird
  • gird yourself idiom
  • groundwork
  • homework
  • lay the basis/foundations for sth idiom
  • preparation
  • roll
  • steel
  • suit
  • suit up
  • work (yourself) up to sth
  • work your way around to sth idiom

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