ready and waiting

Meanings

phrase

idiomaticAlready prepared for action or use.
Any local businesses looking to use rail freight now have a tailor-made facility ready and waiting.
2023 December 27, Richard Foster, “New rail freight terminal leads the way”, in RAIL, number 999, page 41

adjectivebeing and remaining ready and available for use

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