Homayun Member Joined Oct 29, 2022 Member Type Retired Academic Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Turkey Mar 3, 2023 #1 What does ''set-in'' mean in the sentence below? I came across it in the movie ''Pale Rider" 1985. Well, we had a little set-in with Barret, boss.
What does ''set-in'' mean in the sentence below? I came across it in the movie ''Pale Rider" 1985. Well, we had a little set-in with Barret, boss.
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Mar 3, 2023 #2 It means disageement/argument/fight.
Homayun Member Thread starter Joined Oct 29, 2022 Member Type Retired Academic Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Turkey Mar 3, 2023 #3 And what does ''poke'' mean in the sentence below? It is from the same movie. ''And he was the first man to strike it rich. He saved himself a poke, then he'd stake new claims and he'd mine them out...'' Does it mean wallet or purse?
And what does ''poke'' mean in the sentence below? It is from the same movie. ''And he was the first man to strike it rich. He saved himself a poke, then he'd stake new claims and he'd mine them out...'' Does it mean wallet or purse?
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Mar 3, 2023 #4 Yes, and, by extension, a fair sum of money.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Mar 3, 2023 #5 For info, I've never heard of "set-in" to mean that. In BrE, the term "set-to" is used. We've had a little set-to over the funeral arrangements.
For info, I've never heard of "set-in" to mean that. In BrE, the term "set-to" is used. We've had a little set-to over the funeral arrangements.
Homayun Member Thread starter Joined Oct 29, 2022 Member Type Retired Academic Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Turkey Mar 4, 2023 #6 5jj said: Yes, and, by extension, a fair sum of money. Click to expand... Thanks for your helpful clarification.
5jj said: Yes, and, by extension, a fair sum of money. Click to expand... Thanks for your helpful clarification.