get ready

idiom

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

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Come early, grab a drink, and get ready to move — because when the Funk Junkies take the stage, sitting still isn’t an option. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025 The Baltimore Orioles, like every team, are making some house-cleaning moves to get ready for next season. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 Frankly, the whole thing looks awesome, so put on your bonnet and get ready to move. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025 As Carmel and Westfield get ready to square off in the IHSAA football state tournament, leaders of the two cities have agreed to a friendly wager that will benefit the community. Jake Allen, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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