Daily life

set someone up for the day

make someone ready and energetic for the day

If something sets you up for the day, it gives you the energy or preparation you need to start the day well.

B2 common mostly spoken

expression

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Why do you get up so early?

A quiet coffee sets me up for the day.

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A short walk before work sets me up for the day.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: A good breakfast sets me ‸ for the day.

Say: A good breakfast sets me up for the day.

Keep the particle "up" before "for the day."

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How it fits in a sentence.

set someone up for the day; it sets me up for the day

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A short walk before work sets me up for the day.

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set someone up for the day

make someone ready and energetic for the day

“A short walk before work sets me up for the day.”

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