gird up one's loins

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To prepare oneself for something demanding

King Gyanendra must gird up his loins and prepare himself for all exigencies.

get ready for action
gird up one's loins

    Синонимы

    steel oneself, shape up, suck it up

    Произношение

    Этимология

    () Likely a Hebraism, often used in the King James Bible (e.g., ). Literally referred to the need to strap a belt around one's waist when getting up in order to avoid the cloak falling off.
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