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set out one's stall v (UK, idiomatic, intransitive)

To make publicly clear one's position with reference to a particular idea or philosophy, or what one can do. To decide to do something. To do something which creates a favourable impression. (sports, originally cricket) To (decide to) play (especially to defend) in a determined manner.

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