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Phrase(s): set something aside (for someone or something)
to reserve something for someone or some purpose. • I will set a piece of cake aside for you. • Liz set aside some cake for Karen., Phrase(s): set something aside
to place something in a place that is to one side or out of the way. • Betty set the manuscript aside until she had more time to work on it. • Liz set aside her book for a while.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Separate and reserve for a special purpose, as in We have to set aside some chairs for latecomers. [Early 1700s] Also see SET BY. 2. Discard or reject, as in Setting aside all health considerations, do you believe this law is fair to smokers? [Early 1400s] 3. Declare invalid, annul, or overrule, as in The higher court set aside the conviction. [Mid-1700s] Also see LAY ASIDE.
American Heritage Idioms