make (oneself or something) ready (for someone or something)
make (oneself or something) ready (for someone or something)
To become or make something prepared for something or someone. I don't think I'll have enough time to make myself ready for the gala this evening! John, please make the spare rooms ready for Jane and the kids before they get here. Gentlemen, make ready for our immediate departure!
See also: make, ready, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make ˈready (for something)
(formal) prepare (for something): Everyone is very busy here making ready for the royal visit.See also: make, ready
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
make ready
To make preparations.
See also: make, ready
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- a ghost at the feast
- a crack at (someone or something)
- a walking
- a walking (something)
- (someone or something) promises well
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (have) got something going (with someone)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- accompany