come prepared — arrive ready
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
To arrive at a place or event with everything you need or having done the necessary work in advance.
Say it like a native
Textbook Please ensure you arrive having completed all the necessary preparation.
Native Just make sure you come prepared.
'Come prepared' packs the whole idea into two words; the long version reads like a memo.
Pattern: come prepared (for/to do something)
In use
- If you come prepared to the interview, you'll feel much more confident.daily life
- In my opinion, it's important to come prepared to meetings so you can contribute effectively.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ Come prepared with do your homework.
✓ Come prepared — do your homework first. / Come prepared to answer questions.
'Come prepared' is followed by 'to + verb' or stands alone, not 'with do'.
Common collocations
come prepared (+ to)— to answer questions, for anything, with examples, to discuss
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'come early' (arriving before the scheduled time) or 'come on time' (arriving at the right time).