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When one is good and ready Meaning in English

expression

HWEN wun iz GOOD and RED-ee
WEN won iz GOOD and RED-ee

Definition

This expression means someone will do something only when they truly feel ready or are willing, not before, often with a sense of independence or defiance.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal; often said with a tone of resistance, independence, or annoyance. It emphasizes the speaker's control over timing. Commonly used to respond to pressure (e.g., 'I'll do it when I'm good and ready!'). Not literal; doesn't specify a time.

Spanish: cuando le venga en gana - cuando esté listo y quieraPortuguese (BR): quando estiver realmente pronto - quando bem entenderPortuguese (PT): quando estiver realmente pronto - quando bem lhe apetecerChinese (Simplified): 等自己真正准备好时 - 等自己愿意的时候Chinese (Traditional): 等自己真正準備好時 - 等自己願意的時候Hindi: जब मन करे और तैयार होArabic: عندما يكون مستعدًا تمامًا - عندما يحلو لهBengali: নিজে পুরোপুরি প্রস্তুত হলে - মন থেকে চাইলেRussian: когда захочу - когда сам(а) буду готов(а)Japanese: 自分が本当にやる気になったとき - 本当に準備ができたときVietnamese: khi tôi thật sự sẵn sàng - lúc tôi muốnKorean: 내가 정말 준비됐을 때 - 내가 원할 때Turkish: kendimi tamamen hazır hissettiğimde - canım istediğindeUrdu: جب میں بالکل تیار ہوں - جب میرا دل چاہےIndonesian: saat saya benar-benar siap - ketika saya mau

Example Sentences

He will clean his room when he is good and ready.

basic

I'll start the project when I'm good and ready.

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She will apologize when she is good and ready.

basic

You can nag all you want—I'll go when I'm good and ready.

natural

"When will you talk to him?" "I'll do it when I'm good and ready, not before."

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Don’t rush me—I’ll get there when I’m good and ready.

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