At-the-ready Definition

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(idiomatic) Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.

The soldiers held their rifles at the ready and listened for the enemy.
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At-the-ready Sentence Examples

  • When the weather is too threatening or extreme to spend time outdoors, it's important for parents to have a variety of indoor games at the ready.

  • Fred had his pencil and pad at the ready.

  • Brady glanced over his shoulder at his team, whose chests heaved and guns were still at the ready.

  • We waved goodbye then rushed into our vehicles to join the convoy, mobile phones at the ready in case of emergencies.

  • Just imagine returning from your dive to find your personal masseuse awaiting you in your suite, glass of iced champagne at the ready.

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