Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

set out one's stall

/ˌsɛt‿aʊt wʌnz ˈstɔl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
set out one's stall
IPA
/ˌsɛt‿aʊt wʌnz ˈstɔl/
15
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make publicly clear one's position with reference to a particular idea or philosophy, or what one can do.

British usage; Intransitive verb

verb

To decide to do something.

British usage; Intransitive verb

verb

To do something which creates a favourable impression.

British usage; Intransitive verb

verb

To (decide to) play (especially to defend) in a determined manner.

British usage; Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

Probably a reference to someone setting out a stall (“bench or table for the sale of merchandise; small open-fronted shop”) and publicly displaying the goods they intend to sell.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌsɛt‿aʊt wʌnz ˈstɔl/
  • British English: /ˌsɛt‿aʊt wʌnz ˈstɔːl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

sets out one's stall (present, singular) setting out one's stall (participle, present)

Phrases

hang out one's shingle set up shop whelk stall

Frequently Paired Words

hang out one's shingle set up shop whelk stall

Rhymes With

et al. sing small kissing ball withcall besmall yo'll unhaul

Questions

How do you pronounce set out one's stall?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsɛt‿aʊt wʌnz ˈstɔl/.
What does set out one's stall mean?
To make publicly clear one's position with reference to a particular idea or philosophy, or what one can do.
Where does set out one's stall come from?
Probably a reference to someone setting out a stall (“bench or table for the sale of merchandise; small open-fronted shop”) and publicly displaying the goods they intend to sell.

How to pronounce set out one's stall

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