Idioms

get set

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get (all) set

To prepare for something. Get set to see the best movie of your life! I have to go home early so I can get all set for our trip tomorrow. A: "Get set to cry because this is the episode where George dies." B: "I know, that's why I was waiting to watch it with you!"
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get set

To become prepared or excited (for or to do something). The kids are getting set to go back to school next week. We just need to buy a few more school supplies first. OK, get set—I'm about to throw the ball! Everyone in the company is getting set for the annual spring barbecue.
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get set

Prepare to go, as in Get set; the taxi's coming. This phrase is also a synonym for get ready. Also see under all set.
See also: get, set
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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