root for
To cheer for; applaud; support.
During the Olympics one usually roots for the team of one's own country.
run for it
make a run for it
To dash for safety; make a speedy escape.
The bridge the soldiers were on started to fall down and they had to run for it.
The policeman shouted for the robber to stop, but the robber made a run for it.
run for one's money
A good fight; a hard struggle. Usually used with give or get.
Our team didn't win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money.
Satisfaction; interest; excitement. Usually used with give or get.
People like to watch the champion fight because they get a good run for their money from him.
A good student gives a teacher more than a run for his money.
run true to form
To follow a usual way; act as expected; agree with how a person usually acts.
The little boy's actions ran true to form. He bothered his mother until she gave him his way.
scratch around for
To search randomly for something.
If you scratch around for a more reliable used car, maybe you'll feel more confident on the road.
set forth
To explain exactly or clearly.
The President set forth his plans in a television talk.
To start to go somewhere; begin a trip.
The troop set forth on their ten-mile hike early.
set one's cap for
To attempt to win the love of or to marry. Usually used of a girl or woman.
The young girl set her cap for the new town doctor, who was a bachelor.
set the stage for
To prepare the way or situation for (an event); to make a situation ready for something to happen.
The country's economic problems set the stage for a depression.