all set
English
editEtymology
editFrom all ("thoroughly", "completely") + set ("prepared", "arranged").
Pronunciation
editAudio (General Australian): (file)
Adjective
editall set (not comparable)
- (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.
- (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]