bring/set

Question 1

bring down

Answer 1

to cause to lose power or leave office

“The corruption scandal brought down the prime minister”

Question 2

bring forward

Answer 2

to introduce something to be discussed

“There’s an important issue I’d like to bring forward.”

Question 3

bring about

Answer 3

to make something happen

“New technology will bring about drastic changes in our lives.”

Question 4

bring someone up

Answer 4

to raise a child

“My parents brought me up to be a citizen of the world”

Question 5

bring it up

Answer 5

to mention something

“No one brought it up again.”

Question 6

set something back

Answer 6

to slow down a progress

“This set my research back at least five years.”

Question 7

set up

Answer 7

to start a business

“Weren’t you planning to set up a coffee shop?”

Question 8

set aside

Answer 8

to reserve for later use

“I’ve been setting aside some money for years.”

Question 9

set off

Answer 9

to start a journey

“I’m ready to set off on your Egyptian adventure.”

Question 10

set someone off

Answer 10

to make somebody start laughing, crying, or talking a lot

“He’s just stopped crying and I don’t want to set him off.”