What does set-to mean?
Set-to means (colloquial) A fight..
Set-to
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(colloquial) A fight..
Example Sentences
[…] we two had never had a serious quarrel, though I had had many a set-to with other lads, and had twice over given Bob Chowne black eyes.
Synonyms for set-to
Antonyms for set-to
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Word Forms
- set-tos
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How do you use set-to in a sentence?
[…] we two had never had a serious quarrel, though I had had many a set-to with other lads, and had twice over given Bob Chowne black eyes.
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