get ready

Idioms

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

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"You line your ship up, you turn the engine on, you get ready to make a charge, then you'll get your quote," he said.

From Barron's • 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

“No comment,” he said, then walked away to get ready for the first game of his post-retirement life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

I could read the hope in their eyes as they helped each other get ready.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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