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What does "set someone up" mean here?

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Rebecca

"(To) be set up" is an informal expression which is usually used to mean two things: to be framed for something (like when someone secretly plans for your failure) or to be matched up with someone in a romantic manner. This clip is an example of the second meaning. The speaker can be understood as saying, "if your mom does set you up (matches you up with someone), just think of it as good dating practice." Ex: My mom set me up on a blind date. It turned out to be my childhood best friend! Ex: My mom loves to play matchmaker. She has tried to set me up so many times.

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