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Gird up one's loins: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 72

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Word Power 72: Gird up one's loins. Meaning: To get ready to do or deal with something difficult. Illustrated lesson with English examples and Hindi support.

Gird up one's loins

Word Power 72 · English idioms

Meaning

To get ready to do or deal with something difficult.

Usage

Rajasthan govt has girded its loins to deal firmly with the Omicron menace.
Students are girding their loins for the final exams.

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