- poised for battle
- to square up for a fight
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- poised for battle
- to square up for a fight
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.
The armies of the two countries are poised for battle at the border, as the tension escalates.
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.
He stepped forward, ready to square up against his opponent.
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