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to prepare the ground for something
to prepare the ground for something
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to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation
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Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "prepare the ground for something" and when to use it?
The idiom "prepare the ground for something" has its origin in agriculture. It refers to the process of preparing the soil before planting crops. Over time, the phrase came to be used figuratively to describe the process of getting ready for a future event or action by making the necessary preparations or creating favorable conditions.
Examples
The talks prepared the ground for a peace agreement.
