set the scene

US /set ðə siːn/
UK /set ðə siːn/
"set the scene" picture
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menetapkan suasana, menggambarkan latar belakang

to describe the situation or background in which something happens

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Before we discuss the details, let me set the scene for you.
Sebelum kita membincangkan butiran, izinkan saya menetapkan suasana untuk anda.
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The opening chapter of the novel does a great job of setting the scene.
Bab pembukaan novel ini melakukan tugas yang hebat dalam menetapkan suasana.
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establish the contextprovide the backgroundpaint a picturelay the groundwork
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