set\ the\ pace — • set the pace • pace setter • pace setting v. phr. To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. The scoutmaster set the pace so that the shorter boys would not get tired trying to keep up. Louise set the pace in… … Словарь американских идиом
set the pace — {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. * /The scoutmaster set the pace so that the shorter boys would not get tired trying to keep up./ * /Louise set the pace in selling tickets for the school… … Dictionary of American idioms
set the pace — {v. phr.} To decide on a rate of speed of travel or rules that are followed by others. * /The scoutmaster set the pace so that the shorter boys would not get tired trying to keep up./ * /Louise set the pace in selling tickets for the school… … Dictionary of American idioms
off the pace — behind the leader or leading group in a race or contest * * * off the pace US : behind in a race, competition, etc. The winner finished in 4 minutes, 30 seconds, and the next runner was three seconds off the pace. [=finished three seconds later]… … Useful english dictionary
set the pace — ► to be the first to do new things or to do them particularly well, so that other people or organizations have to follow your example if they want to succeed: »The company has set the pace for flexibility and rapid turnaround of orders. »The… … Financial and business terms
force the pace — ► to make things happen more quickly or to force other people to do things more quickly: »New technologies are forcing the pace of globalization. »There will be no attempt to force the pace at next week s meeting. Main Entry: ↑pace … Financial and business terms
set the pace — if someone sets the pace in a particular activity, they do it very well or very quickly and other people try to do the same. America s reforms have set the pace for European finance ministers. (often + for) For many years this company has set the … New idioms dictionary
stick the pace — To keep up with the pace or speed that has been set ● pace … Useful english dictionary
off the pace — ► off the pace behind the leader in a race or contest. Main Entry: ↑pace … English terms dictionary
set the pace — To regulate the speed for others by example ● pace … Useful english dictionary
stand the pace — ► stand (or stay) the pace be able to keep up with others. Main Entry: ↑pace … English terms dictionary
