be prepared

1. To remain in a state of preparedness for any unexpected or uncertain occasion that may arise. Popularized by the Boy Scouts of America, who use the phrase as their motto. It's a good thing I always carry a spare bicycle tube when I cycle to work. Like the Boy Scouts say, always be prepared!

2. To always carry a prophylactic (condom) or other means of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, should an unexpected sexual encounter arise. A euphemistic appropriation of the motto of the Boy Scouts of America, "Be prepared." When you begin dating someone new, you should always be prepared!

be prepared

To be willing (to do something): I am not prepared to defend him when I know he was wrong.

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释义	be prepared be prepared 1. To remain in a state of preparedness for any unexpected or uncertain occasion that may arise. Popularized by the Boy Scouts of America, who use the phrase as their motto. It's a good thing I always carry a spare bicycle tube when I cycle to work. Like the Boy Scouts say, always be prepared! 2. To always carry a prophylactic (condom) or other means of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, should an unexpected sexual encounter arise. A euphemistic appropriation of the motto of the Boy Scouts of America, "Be prepared." When you begin dating someone new, you should always be prepared! See also: prepare Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be prepared To be willing (to do something): I am not prepared to defend him when I know he was wrong. See also: prepare American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: prepare all systems (are) go All systems are go all systems go system shell-shocked star-crossed lovers sit on it life is like a box of chocolates enemy combatant
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