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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Difference between 'All set' and 'Ready'

what is the difference between these two sentences:
a)She is all set to leave this country.
b)She is ready to leave this country.
  

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There is barely any difference at all. The first emphasizes (slightly) that all the bureaucratic arrangements have been made, perhaps, while the second emphasizes (slightly) that she has her things packed, perhaps, or that her state of mind is such that she wants to leave soon -- but that distinction may be far-fetched to some speakers. You may as well consider the two equivalent for all practical purposes.

— CalifJim

  • There is barely any difference at all.
  • The first emphasizes (slightly) that all the bureaucratic arrangements have been made, perhaps, while the second emphasizes (slightly) that she has her things packed, perhaps, or that her state of mind is such that she wants to leave soon -- but that distinction may be far-fetched to some speakers.
  • You may as well consider the two equivalent for all practical purposes.
  • CJ
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There is barely any difference at all.

The first emphasizes (slightly) that all the bureaucratic arrangements have been made, perhaps, while the second emphasizes (slightly) that she has her things packed, perhaps, or that her state of mind is such that she wants to leave soon -- but that distinction may be far-fetched to some speakers. You may as well consider the two equivalent for al
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