set the wheels in motion

To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire set the wheels in motion for the legislation. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to set the wheels in motion.

wheels in motion

see under set in motion.

set the wheels in motion

If you set the wheels in motion you do what is necessary to start something happening. So if you'll just sign the agreement, we'll set the wheels in motion. By 1971 Bridget's mother had set the wheels in motion to divorce Tayar. Note: The verb put is sometimes used instead of set. Less than 30 days after becoming leader of his party, he put the wheels in motion to forge a merger with the Alliance. Note: You can also say that the wheels are in motion. Sources indicated the wheels are in motion for the two sides to meet following tomorrow's Grey Cup game.

set the wheels in motion

do something to begin a process or put a plan into action.

词组	set the wheels in motion
释义	set the wheels in motion set the wheels in motion To act to cause something to begin. The senator from New Hampshire set the wheels in motion for the legislation. We've been planning the details for months, but it's ultimately up to the boss to set the wheels in motion. See also: motion, set, wheel Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. wheels in motion see under set in motion. See also: motion, wheel The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. set the wheels in motion If you set the wheels in motion you do what is necessary to start something happening. So if you'll just sign the agreement, we'll set the wheels in motion. By 1971 Bridget's mother had set the wheels in motion to divorce Tayar. Note: The verb put is sometimes used instead of set. Less than 30 days after becoming leader of his party, he put the wheels in motion to forge a merger with the Alliance. Note: You can also say that the wheels are in motion. Sources indicated the wheels are in motion for the two sides to meet following tomorrow's Grey Cup game. See also: motion, set, wheel Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. set the wheels in motion do something to begin a process or put a plan into action. See also: motion, set, wheel Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: put the wheels in motion wheels in motion set (something) in motion set in motion put/set something in motion put (something) in motion roll to roll to (someone or something) roll off of (someone or something) roll along References in periodicals archive But EMBARQ'S push has set the wheels in motion for a city test of bus rapid transit, with the first corridors expected to be operating by the end of 2004. Embarking on better health Teresa enthusiastically outlined the challenges and opportunities for each of these platform areas, noting that strategic tactics will be forthcoming to set the wheels in motion. As a 24-year member of NAMA and your newly elected Secretary/Treasurer, I'm excited to be a part of this forward thinking initiative. NAMA leader's message. (National NAMA News) This move will set the wheels in motion for future announcements0from SKY that will continue solidify our position in the defense and military market." SKY COMPUTERS TO PROVIDE RUGGED POWERPC-BASED MULTICOMPUTERS
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