- poised for battle
- to square up for a fight
Generated: This meaning indicates a readiness to engage in confrontation or competition, often used in contexts like sports or strategic situations.
The two teams are poised for battle, ready to have an intense match.
Generated: This meaning refers specifically to physically positioning oneself to prepare for a fight, typically indicating a direct and confrontational stance.
On the street corner, two young men began to square up for a fight.