Ready, steady, go!

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A phrase usually used to signal the start of a race or competition, telling participants to get ready, get set, and begin.

Ready, steady, go! And the race begins.
Visual representation of "ready, steady, go!" - A phrase usually used to signal the start of a race or competition, telling participants to get ready, get set, and begin

Often appears as...

  • on your marks
  • ready
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Visual representation of "ready, steady, go!"
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Race Start Signal

Used as a traditional sequence before starting a race to ensure fairness.

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Runners lined up, heard 'Ready, steady, go!' and bolted.
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Sequential Commands

Reflects a series of commands to prepare, get set in position, and then start.

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The sprinters crouched down at 'Ready, steady,' and sprinted at 'go!'.
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Not a Starting Pistol

Although it initiates action, 'Ready, steady, go!' is informal and less abrupt than a starting pistol.

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At the charity race, 'Ready, steady, go!' replaced the louder pistol start.
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