Set Back Meaning

Set Back is an idiom. The meaning of this idiom is (transitive, idiomatic) To cost money, as.. Explore more Idiom Meanings.

Set Back

(transitive, idiomatic) To cost money, as.

Example : 1898, Winston Churchill, chapter 4, The Celebrity:  â€œWell,” I answered, at first with uncertainty, then with inspiration, “he would do splendidly to lead your cotillon, if you think of having one.” ¶ “So you do not dance, Mr. Crocker?” ¶ I was somewhat set back by her perspicuity.  I expect it will set us back by a day or so, but I think a side trip will be worthwhile.‎  Set it back from the road by twenty or thirty feet.‎  How much do you suppose that fancy dress set her back?‎

Meaning of Set Back

Set Back is an idiom. It is one of the most commonly used expressions in English writings. Set Back stands for (transitive, idiomatic) To cost money, as.. Explore Urdupoint to find out more popular Idioms and Idiom Meanings, to amplify your writings

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