do one's homework

Be well prepared, as in Steve had done his homework before the meeting and could answer all of the client's questions . This usage transfers a school assignment to a broader context. [c. 1930]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Alwin	AHL-veen (German), AHL-win (Dutch), AHL-vin (Dutch)	German, Dutch, Ancient Germanic
Adlard	['æla:d]
Edelmiro	-	Spanish
Sindri	-	Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Aoibhe	EE-va	Irish
Myles	MIELZ, MIE-əlz	English