all set

Idioms and Phrases

Ready, in position for some action, as in I'm all set to leave the country . This colloquial term uses set in the sense of “put in proper position or order.” The same meaning appears in the traditional Ready, get set, go for starting a race; here set means “in position to start.”

Example Sentences

All set for their unusual getaway, Samantha arranged childcare and set off from nearby Malton with partner Ryan Swain.

From BBC

It seemed all set to boil into a claustrophobically close finale, just as the pair's meeting in Paris did a year ago.

From BBC

“You can get a panel attached to just one appliance and you’re all set,” Mike said.

From Slate

“The dates are being rescheduled for January and I’ll post them as soon as it’s all set in the next few days. Your tickets will remain valid for the new dates. Love you all and thank you for your understanding.”

From Los Angeles Times

Malik said the rescheduled dates would be released "as soon as it’s all set in the next few days".

From BBC

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