set about set about {v.} To begin; start. Benjamin Franklin set about teaming the printer's trade at an early age. After breakfast, Mother set about her household duties. Categories: add yours {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 » In RussianTo section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss