Phrase guide
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prep_phrase
Ready if needed, in reserve, prepared, available for use whenever it might be advantageous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: in one's hip pocket
Antonyms: none provided
History
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