fixing to (do something)

fixing to (do something)

Preparing to do something. "Fixin'" can also be used. We were fixing to go out to dinner, but then the baby got sick. I'm fixin' to mow the lawn, that's why I have my overalls on.
See also: fix
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fixin(g) to do something

Rur. getting ready to do something; getting ready to start something. I'm fixin' to go to the store. Need anything?
See also: fixin
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fixin to do
  • feel up to
  • feel up to (something)
  • mean to (do something)
  • mean to do
  • mow one’s lawn
  • mow the lawn
  • get the time
  • mow
  • mow down