Context: I was so set on getting an A on my math test I studied so hard.
Speaker 1: I was so set on getting an A on my math test that I studied so hard to do good on it. I studied for days!
Speaker 2: Well at least you put in the effort. What grade did you end up receiving on this test?
Speaker 1: I ended up getting an A actually. It was exactly what I wanted to get.
Speaker 2: That's great! Hard work pays off I guess.