English

Alternative forms

• get one's affairs in order
• settle one's affairs

Verb

put one's affairs in order

1. To prepare for the end of one's life as one has lived it.

   "What did the test say, Doc?" / "I think it's time for you to be putting your affairs in order."

   The judge gave him ten days to put his affairs in order before beginning his sentence.

Usage notes

• Sometimes used as a euphemistic warning about the future.

Synonyms

• put one's house in order

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