Squared away meaning
What does the saying 'Squared away' mean?
Idiom: Squared away
Meaning:
Being prepared or ready for business or tasks at hand. Having the proper knowledge, skill and equipment to handle your assignment or station. 'He is a great addition to the squad; he is squared away.'
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Meaning:
Organized and in order -- from the set of the sails on a square-rigged ship. If she was squared away, she was trimmmed to the wind and sailing well.
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