be prepared



be prepared

1. To remain in a state of preparedness for any unexpected or uncertain occasion that may arise. Popularized by the Boy Scouts of America, who use the phrase as their motto. It's a good thing I always carry a spare bicycle tube when I cycle to work. Like the Boy Scouts say, always be prepared!
2. To always carry a prophylactic (condom) or other means of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, should an unexpected sexual encounter arise. A euphemistic appropriation of the motto of the Boy Scouts of America, "Be prepared." When you begin dating someone new, you should always be prepared!
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be prepared

To be willing (to do something): I am not prepared to defend him when I know he was wrong.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Worknesh-Eastern African, Amharic
Hagan['heigən]
Haurvatat-Persian Mythology
Bernadette[.bə:nə'det]
HildegardHIL-de-gahrt (German)German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic
Bryce[brais]