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Synonyms

get ready

Idioms  

  1. Also, make ready. Become prepared or make preparations for something. For example, It'll take me another hour to get ready for the painter, or Jane promised to make the room ready for our guests. [Late 1500s] Also see get set.

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Investors can take action now as they get ready for a potentially bumpy road ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Still, this is all about the Lakers and how they get ready for the playoffs during the final few games of the season .

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

"Time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride," said Key when he appointed McCullum in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

So, are you free to wear those PJs as you get ready to board your next flight?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“We need more animals over here! Quickly! All right, everybody, get ready to push against the station in three, two, one, push!”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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