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Can I understand this sentence as "I'm ready as I'll ever be ready"? I don't quite understand this sentence!

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Rebecca

Correct, you can understand this as "(I'm as) ready as I'll ever be." Its an informal expression that is often used when you are prepared to do something, but may feel hesitant. It implies that one has to build up the courage to do something. You can understand the expression to mean "I don't really feel ready, but there is nothing I can do to feel more ready." Ex: A: Are you ready to jump out of the plane now? B: Ready as I'll ever be. Ex: A: Are you ready to become a dad? B: Ready as I'll ever be. No stopping now.

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