SET-3
17 / 11 / 2010
SET-3: meaning and examples
Good morning. Today we look at another expression with the word set.
Today's expression is: to set someone or something back
It means: to delay the progress of something or someone by a particular amount of time.
Example 1:
The very severe weather has set back the construction of the new buildings by several weeks.
In English we also use the noun setback, which is a difficult problem that delays or prevents something, or simply makes the situation worse.
Example 2:
Unless the team suffers a major setback, they will surely win the league championship.
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