To prepare to work hard.
Bereit sein, hart zu arbeiten.
"Let’s roll up our sleeves and get started."
"Lass uns uns die Ärmel hochkrempeln und anfangen."
the situation is improving
To do something without preparation.
A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship.
having traditional beliefs or methods
to increase one's self-assurance or belief in one's abilitie...
the best of a group; the finest selection