set one's heart (or hopes) on

set one's heart (or hopes) on
set one's heart (or hopes) on
have a strong desire for or to do.
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  • set — 1. v. (setting; past and past part. set) 1 tr. put, lay, or stand (a thing) in a certain position or location (set it on the table; set it upright). 2 tr. (foll. by to) apply (one thing) to (another) (set pen to paper). 3 tr. a fix ready or in… …   Useful english dictionary

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