get set

Frequency: 5.010.5 per million words

used when starting a race

setVERB + ADJECTIVE (ready)

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get

Examples (10)

  • On your marks, get set, go!
  • The runners took their places, waiting to get set for the pistol shot.
  • Before the swim meet, the coach told his team to get set and focus.
  • The starting gun fired as soon as all competitors had got set.
  • We heard the announcer say, "Ready, get set!" and then the crowd roared.
  • The bobsled team practiced their routine to get set perfectly at the start.
  • Make sure you get set properly, or you'll lose valuable milliseconds.
  • She leaned forward, anticipating the command to get set for the sprint.
  • The referee ensured all participants were getting set fairly before the match began.
  • Everyone quickly moved to their starting positions to get set for the relay.