armor up
AR-mer UP
ˈɑːrmər ʌpListen
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to prepare oneself psychologically, emotionally, or practically with protective measures before facing a difficult, threatening, or adversarial situation; the metaphor draws on the act of donning physical armour before battle and has been extended to describe any form of fortification of one's defences, whether emotional resilience before a difficult conversation, legal preparation before a challenge, or practical precautions before an anticipated threat; to armor up implies a deliberate act of strengthening one's protective capacity in anticipation of incoming pressure or attack
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