Hi all,
Please, explain me the meaning of the phrasal verb "set to limp".
The original sentence is here:
"With the global economy set to limp its way through 2012, gold prices continue to soar toward a record high."
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Hi all,
Please, explain me the meaning of the phrasal verb "set to limp".
The original sentence is here:
"With the global economy set to limp its way through 2012, gold prices continue to soar toward a record high."
There is no phrasal verb here.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddamdia
If a person or thing is set to do something then that thing is arranged or foreseen. Your sentence means approximately the same as: As the current situation strongly suggests that the global economy will limp its way through 2012, gold prices will ...