English Expression · Intermediate
set up shop
To physically arrange a shop or workplace
Pronunciation: say set up shop
Meaning
To physically arrange a shop or workplace.
Example
He set up shop in his garage every Saturday.
He set up shop in his garage every Saturday.
Practice tips
- Practice set up shop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.