Meaning of set the stage | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To prepare; to establish the basis or required conditions.
   idiomatic
2. To provide introductory context.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“Pardew was a member of the Palace side that lost in a replay to United at Wembley in 1990 and was in charge of West Ham when they were hit by Steven Gerrard's famous late equaliser in Cardiff that set⟳ the stage⟳ for Liverpool to beat⟳ the Hammers on penalties after a 3-3 draw⟳.”

“White House policies—on taxing and spending, trade⟳ and regulation—will set⟳ the stage⟳ for recovery.”

“There is clearly more to the quote than what you've cited here. Otherwise, how would you be able to claim⟳ it has anything to do with Pesach in the first place⟳? Obviously there's something that comes before what you've quoted, which sets the stage⟳.”

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