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Set sailing

📖 Meaning

to let something float off on water. In real life you might say: They set their little boats sailing down the stream.

👨‍👩‍👧 If Your Child Asks

If your child asks about Set sailing, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Set sailing in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.

💬 Examples in Context
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"They set their little boats sailing down the stream."

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What does "Set sailing" mean?

to let something float off on water. In real life you might say: They set their little boats sailing down the stream. If your child asks about Set sailing, tell them: "It is a word you might hear in Indian stories." Then ask them — "Where do you think you'd see Set sailing in real life?" It opens a small conversation about Indian culture.

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