get set

Idioms  

1. Prepare to go, as in Get set; the taxi's coming. This phrase is also a synonym for get ready. Also see under all set.

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Example Sentences

“As imaginative as Bluey and Bingo are, I wanted to hone in on that. I want everybody to enjoy, have fun and play. Play is at the forefront of everything. It’s so easy to get set in our ways, and even as an adult, it’s so hard to actually play nowadays. This has been such an experience to get to a childlike state.”

From Los Angeles Times

She did her research and managed to find repayable grants to get set up.

From BBC

“The ball kind of slipped a little bit. He wasn’t sure if it was going to get set. Jamie tried to reset it and by that time, he was already kind of out of his groove on it. So it was just tough right there.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Gen Z has a harder time sticking to a plan … but the kids are really keeping an open mind. It’s harder and harder to do that when you get set in your ways,” Cornell said.

From MarketWatch

“Attention, treasure hunters! You have your instructions. Find as many items as you can, and be back in the dining hall at precisely eight o’clock, one hour from now. The winning team shall receive a valuable prize. Ready? On my mark...get set—and go. The treasure hunt is on!” she added as an afterthought, but the girls were already off.

From Literature

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