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suit up

Idioms  
  1. Put on clothes for a particular activity, as in Come on, fellows, it's time to suit up for the hockey game. [Mid-1900s]


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Mitchell has been limited recently but is on pace to suit up against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

And on Thursday afternoon, just two days before LSU’s marquee season opener against Clemson, a Louisiana judge will determine whether the former pros will be allowed to suit up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The resources aid schools in preparing players to suit up for the season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

Even doctors often suit up in masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment to treat patients with leprosy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

As I turn to go suit up as the Mockingjay, I catch Gale watching me and Finnick unhappily.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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