set the mains

Short for "set the mainsails." A sailing reference meaning to go to a specific place or to head in a certain direction.

"After final exams, we set the mains for our favorite bar."

"At the start of the semester, I set the mains for all the best college radio stations."

by yes juanito yes May 30, 2017

Setting

In the West Coast of South Africa, in Afrikaans the bonsie people refer to a setting as follow, "Dis n setting, dit kom so uit"

" Jou motchie kint is n setting, dala what you must."

by Louw-Marie August 30, 2021

Set of Becks

Derived from set of gummies slang for blow job Set from gums

Becks from Beckie

I need a set of Becks while wielding a Becks beer.

by Byggye-smyallz August 10, 2016

Ratchet Set

A set of undesirable people grouped in one common area.

Let’s get a ratchet set together and make a rap video.

by PresidentialV March 20, 2023

Check Your Settings

When someone needs to check their attitude, or the way they are communicating with you. Particularly if someone is speaking to you sarcastically, passive aggressively, or angrily.

"I know you are feeling frustrated, but you need to check your settings and restart this conversation from the beginning."

by donkeybasketball January 10, 2023

Set Wrecking

The art of causing havoc and destruction on a film set. Originated in Scotland.

"Dave's in shot. He's fucking set wrecking this production!"

by FantasticMrQ December 30, 2011

And a set go

Hasidic children's equivalent of "ready set go" used to mark the begining of an action.

The race starts as soon as we finish "and a set go": And a set, go!

by anonymous March 4, 2023