Begin to fix a fight, perhaps (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

set about

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'begin' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'fix a fight perhaps' is the wordplay.
'fix' becomes 'set' (synonyms).
'fight perhaps' becomes 'bout' (as in a bout in boxing. I am not sure about the 'perhaps' bit.).
'set'+'a'+'bout'='SET ABOUT'

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for set about that I've seen before include "Start to do something with determination" , "Begin - attack" , "Get cracking" , "Embark upon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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