Poise themselves for In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "poise themselves for", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-02-04 05:02

Meaning of Poise themselves for

Poise themselves for verb phrase

To steady or get ready for upcoming events

I poised my self for my mother's criticism when I knew I'd failed the final test.

Josh poised himself for the impact and survived luckily.

They've poised themselves for any unexpected news.

Other phrases about:

steel (someone or oneself) against (someone or something)

To be mentally and emotionally prepared to endure someone or something

do (one's) homework

To spend time learning a lot about a subject or a topic, particularly before a meeting, a speech that you have to express your opinions on that subject or topic.
 

screw yourself up to concert pitch

Used to describe preparing for any problems that may happen.

Grammar and Usage of Poise themselves for

Verb Forms

  • poised oneself for
  • poises oneself for
  • poising myself for

The verb "poise" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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