prepare the ground

if you prepare the ground for an activity or a situation, you do something that will help it to happen (usually + for ) The leaders of both countries are preparing the ground for negotiations which may lead to peace.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ramsey	['ræmzi:]
Socrates	SAHK-rə-teez (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Photios	-	Greek, Ancient Greek
Neemias	-	Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Manas	-	Bengali, Indian, Assamese, Hindi
Honey	HUN-ee	English (Rare)