idiom
set the tone
SET thuh TOHN
sɛt ðə toʊnListen
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Syllable breakdown
setthetone
Dictionary meaning
To establish the character or mood of something from the start.
Examples
- The opening remarks set the tone for a frank and productive negotiation.
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