get ready

idiom

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

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Indeed, Maddow works to map out who might jump into the discussion coming out of a commercial break, and is often maneuvering to showcase one person who might have to leave to get ready for a later show, or another who must depart the proceedings early. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 Keep scrolling for important information on the Toronto dates and to get ready to shake it off! Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2024 Relieved by what the principal said, Torri took Junior home to get ready for the birthday party. Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2024 Once again, get ready to avoid embarrassing the CFO. Martha Amram, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get ready 

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