Set up house

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To create a home or establish a place of residence.

After they got married, the couple set up house in a small apartment downtown.
Visual representation of "set up house" - To create a home or establish a place of residence.

Often appears as...

  • set up house together
  • set up house in a new city
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Visual representation of "set up house"
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Life Stage

Often used when people start living independently, marry, or want to create a family atmosphere.

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My sister plans to set up house once she finishes college.
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Commitment Implication

Implies a significant step and long-term commitment to a living space, not just temporary accommodation.

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They didn't just rent a place, they decided to set up house and invest in furniture.
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Cohabitation

May suggest that two or more people are moving in together to share a home.

Illustration for Cohabitation
After a year of dating, the couple is excited to set up house together.
Visual representation of the word "Set up house"

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