set out one's stall
To do something which creates a favourable impression.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
To make publicly clear one's position with reference to a particular idea or philosophy, or what one can do.
Origin: Probably a reference to someone setting out a stall and publicly displaying the goods they intend to sell. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
To do something which creates a favourable impression.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
To decide to do something.
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