get ready

idiom

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

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Either way, get ready for more contested votes rather than the typical unanimous decisions. Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025 Many children need at least an hour to leave the stresses of their day behind and get ready to unwind for sleep, so that's right around when the bed time routine should start. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025 Mark your calendars and get ready - your sleeping patterns may thank you. Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 So get ready to start seeing your favorite Cards on social media and at in-person events promoting Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life. Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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