put one's affairs in order
English
Alternative forms
- get one's affairs in order
- settle one's affairs
Verb
put one's affairs in order
- To prepare for the end of one's life.
- "What did the test say, Doc?" / "I think it's time for you to be putting your affairs in order."
- The judge gave him ten days to put his affairs in order before beginning his sentence.
Usage notes
- Sometimes used as a euphemistic warning about the future.
Synonyms
- put one's house in order
Translations
prepare for the end of one's life
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