Saddle up

verb

To prepare a horse for riding by putting on its saddle.

We're about to leave for the trail. Could you saddle up the horses for us?
Visual representation of "saddle up" - To prepare a horse for riding by putting on its saddle.

Often appears as...

  • saddle up the horses.
  • going to saddle up.
verb

To get ready for a task or challenge.

We have a lot of work to complete by the end of the day, so let's saddle up and get started.
Visual representation of "saddle up" - To get ready for a task or challenge.

Often appears as...

  • saddle up and get to work.
  • borrow the tools and saddle up

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Idiomatic

verb

To prepare a horse for riding by putting on its saddle.

We're about to leave for the trail. Could you saddle up the horses for us?
Visual representation of "saddle up" - To prepare a horse for riding by putting on its saddle.

Often appears as...

  • saddle up the horses.
  • going to saddle up.
verb

To get ready for a task or challenge.

We have a lot of work to complete by the end of the day, so let's saddle up and get started.
Visual representation of "saddle up" - To get ready for a task or challenge.

Often appears as...

  • saddle up and get to work.
  • borrow the tools and saddle up

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "saddle up"
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Literal Use

Directly refers to the action of putting a saddle on a horse before riding it.

Illustration for Literal Use
The rancher told me to saddle up before sunrise.
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Western Context

Often used in Westerns or talking about cowboys to show it's time to ride horses.

Illustration for Western Context
In the movie, the hero would saddle up before chasing the bandits.
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Preparation Hint

Implies preparing for an activity, not just putting on the saddle.

Illustration for Preparation Hint
Make sure to saddle up your horse with extra supplies for the long journey.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Use

Directly refers to the action of putting a saddle on a horse before riding it.

Illustration for Literal Use
The rancher told me to saddle up before sunrise.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Western Context

Often used in Westerns or talking about cowboys to show it's time to ride horses.

Illustration for Western Context
In the movie, the hero would saddle up before chasing the bandits.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Preparation Hint

Implies preparing for an activity, not just putting on the saddle.

Illustration for Preparation Hint
Make sure to saddle up your horse with extra supplies for the long journey.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Use

Directly refers to the action of putting a saddle on a horse before riding it.

Illustration for Literal Use
The rancher told me to saddle up before sunrise.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Western Context

Often used in Westerns or talking about cowboys to show it's time to ride horses.

Illustration for Western Context
In the movie, the hero would saddle up before chasing the bandits.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Preparation Hint

Implies preparing for an activity, not just putting on the saddle.

Illustration for Preparation Hint
Make sure to saddle up your horse with extra supplies for the long journey.
Visual representation of the word "Saddle up"

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