all set

English

Etymology

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

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Adjective

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?
  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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