gōngshàngxiándāochūqiào
to be fully prepared
弓上弦，刀出鞘 gōngshàngxiándāochūqiào
- to be fully prepared
- Literally means a bow with the arrow on the string and a sword drawn from its scabbard; it is used as a metaphor for being ready for battle or having made every preparation for an imminent action