English Reference
Idiom idiom

get ready for sth


To prepare yourself for something that is going to happen.


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