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Meaning of 'Gird one's loins'

What does the saying 'Gird one's loins' mean?

Idiom: Gird one's loins

Meaning:

If you gird your loins, you prepare for conflict or a difficult time.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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