get ready

idiom

: to prepare
We didn't have much time to get ready before they arrived.

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The All-Star break is considered a time for players to catch their breath, decompress and get ready for the second-half push. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 Watch the Bengals gear up for the 2025-26 season See the Bengals players get ready for the season at one of their public practices. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 18 July 2025 Snag a seat on its charming alley patio, or in the cozy dining room, order a craft cocktail or beer, and get ready to be impressed. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 July 2025 The girls get ready for their grand entrance with Nabella’s family. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for get ready

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“Get ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20ready. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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