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ready to roll

idiom
Meaning

Of a person, machine, vehicle, or plan, fully prepared to begin functioning and operating.


Examples
SIMPLE

Pack your bags, we are ready to roll.

CONTEXTUAL

The team checked all the equipment twice and confirmed they were finally ready to roll for the morning launch.

COMPLEX

With the final contracts signed and the logistics fully coordinated, the expedition leaders declared the entire crew ready to roll at dawn.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    call roll

    To make a roll call; to take attendance.

  2. 02

    dice roll

    Something unpredictable or unexpected.

  3. 03

    heads will roll

    Some people will be fired for incompetence.

  4. 04

    ready and waiting

    Already prepared for action or use.

  5. 05

    ready or not

    Determined, regardless of readiness or preparedness.

  6. 06

    ready up

    to prepare for use, to get ready

  7. 07

    roll back the years

    To produce a sense of nostalgia.

  8. 08

    roll in the aisles

    To laugh uproariously.

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