ahead of the game »
Having completed a task before it is due; ready, prepared, or anticipating.
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all set »
Ready; prepared.
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caught with one's pants down »
Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation.
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flat-footed »
Unprepared to act.
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game face »
The expression of one who is prepared for or is facing a lot of difficult and/or undesirable work, especially when it is imminent.
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have it your way »
Do something the way you want to, but be prepared for the consequences.
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in order »
Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy.
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loaded for bear »
Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.
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man up »
His station, prepared for departure of an aircraft, ship, etc.
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on the defensive »
Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression.
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out of one's depth »
To be in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.
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out of one's league »
In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others, whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.
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take a number »
Recognize that many others are in the same situation; recognize that one's concerns are not of high priority; be prepared to wait.
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