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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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I’m trying to eat more thoughtfully right now as I get ready for my wedding.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Tesla’s stock was staging a standout performance on Monday as investors get ready for the company to show off its Cybercab robotaxis.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Investors should get ready to ride out the volatility this fall, Matt Gertken writes.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

So, yeah, if I may take a long time to get ready, ‘You’re rocking with what you’re rocking with; you can just get out of bed, literally wet your hair, and then go.’

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

I wanted to know what was coming so I could stay away from the bad stuff as much as possible and get ready for the good stuff.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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