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Definition of ready, set, go in English:

ready, set, go

phrase

(also British ready, steady, go)

  • Used to announce the beginning of a race.

    ‘Ready, steady, go! As the teams line up for the new season, we run the rule over all the contenders in our comprehensive championship preview.’
    • ‘Set up volunteering - ready, set, go! Setting the centres up before Christmas.’