get ready

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.

Example Sentences

When I get ready to be that other person who goes on the road, it’s very robotic.

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“I know you have been up all night long, but I am afraid it is time for you both to get ready for school.”

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Traders should get ready by selling stocks, either to raise cash to put to work later or via short sales that bring gains when prices fall.

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Before the game, Jays manager John Schneider correctly predicted his team was far from finished, saying, “It’s the World Series. Everyone is feeling good. They like these situations. We have responded well in these situations. In terms of second wind, no, man. It’s just wake up, get ready to do it again.”

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“Got my number called and got an out. I’m sure we’ll have to get ready tomorrow, but that was a big out and happy to do it.”

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