set out one's stall

动词 v.
中文释义
英 /ˌsɛt‿aʊt wʌnz ˈstɔːl/    美 /ˌsɛt‿aʊt wʌnz ˈstɔl/|/-ˈstɑl/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To make publicly clear one's position with reference to a particular idea or philosophy, or what one can do. UK,idiomatic,intransitive
    — John has obviously set out his stall for the Green Party.
  2. To decide to do something. UK,idiomatic,intransitive
  3. To do something which creates a favourable impression. UK,idiomatic,intransitive
  4. To (decide to) play (especially to defend) in a determined manner. UK,idiomatic,intransitive

词形变化

sets out one's stall present,singular,third-person setting out one's stall participle,present set out one's stall participle,past set out one's stall past

词源

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.
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