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get ready for sth

idiom
Meaning

To prepare yourself for something that is going to happen.


Examples
SIMPLE

I need to get ready for my trip tomorrow.

CONTEXTUAL

The team needs to get ready for the big presentation by organizing all their notes and slides.

COMPLEX

As the storm clouds gathered on the horizon, the villagers began to get ready for the inevitable deluge by securing their homes and gathering essential supplies.

Last updated April 22, 2026