To make publicly clear one's position with reference to a particular idea or philosophy, or what one can do.
John has obviously set out his stall for the Green Party.
No comments yet — say something.
To decide to do something.
This interview is at RDG 's request: it wants to set out its stall for the most challenging of years ahead.
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To do something which creates a favourable impression.
John has obviously set out his stall for the Green Party.
No comments yet — say something.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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