ready as Freddy

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Chosen for the rhyme. First use appears c. 1951. See cite below.

Adjective

ready as Freddy (not comparable)

  1. (colloquial) Entirely ready.
    • 1951, Florida State Prison (Raiford) (contributor), Raiford Record - Volumes 13-14, page 6:
      Cinderella seldom got a chance to open the door for callers, so she was ready as Freddy.
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