ready to roll
Of a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Pack your bags, we are ready to roll.”
“The team checked all the equipment twice and confirmed they were finally ready to roll for the morning launch.”
“With the final contracts signed and the logistics fully coordinated, the expedition leaders declared the entire crew ready to roll at dawn.”
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call roll
To make a roll call; to take attendance.
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dice roll
Something unpredictable or unexpected.
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heads will roll
Some people will be fired for incompetence.
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ready and waiting
Already prepared for action or use.
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ready or not
Determined, regardless of readiness or preparedness.
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ready up
to prepare for use, to get ready
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roll back the years
To produce a sense of nostalgia.
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roll in the aisles
To laugh uproariously.
Last updated August 10, 2026