"To set an example" means to behave in a way that others can follow or imitate, often to teach or inspire good behavior. It involves demonstrating actions or attitudes that serve as a model for others, especially in moral or practical contexts.
Translations
dar ejemplo
een voorbeeld stellen
donar exemple
montrer l'exemple
ein Beispiel geben
Etymology
The phrase "to set an example" comes from the verb 'set,' meaning to place or establish, combined with 'example,' derived from the Latin 'exemplum,' meaning a pattern or model. Together, they signify the act of establishing a model for others to follow.
