get ready

idiom

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

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An imam was hauled up from his small room adjacent to his small mosque and ordered to get ready to lead the funeral prayers of a very important man. Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026 And this was backed up by Edozie, who was initially in disbelief that he was being summoned to get ready by Edwards. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 For more wicker patio set deals hiding in plain sight, check out our favorites below from Walmart, West Elm, and beyond—and get ready for many afternoons spent enjoying your new outdoor oasis. Melanie Fincher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 Plenty of time to get ready for the Oscars broadcast on March 15. Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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