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set of wheels
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a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "set of wheels" and when to use it?
The idiom "set of wheels" originated as a colloquial way to refer to a vehicle or a means of transportation. The term "wheels" is a slang term for a car or any other mode of transportation with wheels. This expression is commonly used to denote the possession of a vehicle and has become ingrained in casual language to describe one's means of getting around.
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The teenager worked a part-time job to save up for a set of wheels to have more independence.
Getting a reliable set of wheels was a priority for the commuter who relied on public transportation.
I just got my driver's license and can't wait to get my own set of wheels.
Borrowing a friend's set of wheels made the weekend getaway much more convenient.
