all set

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English

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Etymology

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From all ("thoroughly", "completely") + set ("prepared", "arranged").

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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all set (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Ready, prepared, equipped.
    I'm all set to leave for my vacation.
    Is everything all set for the wedding?
    • 2024 March 5, Shriya Swami, “Thai GL Series 23.5: Release Date, Cast & Everything You Need to Know”, in yahoo.com[1]:
      GMMTV’s 23.5 is all set to premiere on March 08, 2024, at 8:30 p.m. ICT.
  2. (US) Not requiring initial or further assistance with, additions to, or use of something.
    "Do you folks want any dessert or coffee?" "No, we're all set."
    "Can I use those scissors now?" "Yeah, I'm all set."
    Are you all set with that? [a waiter offering to take an empty plate at a restaurant]
    "Can I help you with anything?" "Nah, I'm all set." [a retail employee offering to help a customer]

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