at the ready »
Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.
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back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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collect one's thoughts »
To become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.
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cover one's ass »
To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that one is not blamed or punished for one's conduct.
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cut in »
When painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.
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draw a bath »
To fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath.
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from scratch »
From the beginning; starting with no advantage or prior preparation; starting from raw ingredients.
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full-fledged »
Having full qualification, credentials or preparation; entire; real.
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good to go »
Ready for some specific task or ready for normal activity, especially after preparation or recovery.
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legwork »
Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.
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make amends »
To repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress.
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off-the-cuff »
Extemporaneous; without prior preparation; impromptu.
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on the spot »
Having to answer or decide without warning or preparation.
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out of the blue »
Unexpectedly; without warning or preparation.
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run a bath »
To fill a bathtub with water in preparation for taking a bath.
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