ready as Freddy

English

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.

Alternative forms

• ready like Freddy