set the scene for something

set the scene for something
set the scene (for (something)) 1. to describe a situation so that people can understand what is happening.

Let me just set the scene briefly and my colleague will add some details later.

2. to make something possible or likely to happen.

The recent resignation of two cabinet members has set the scene for a pre-election crisis.


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