groom the horses and drill the troops -- to get ready for battle; buckle on one's armour; keep the army ready for combat; get ready for battle; make an [the] army combat-ready; make preparations for battle; prepare troops for service in the field; sharpen the weapons and feed the horses
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Banks busying in the revival of northeastern 东北银行业厉兵秣马迎振兴
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The french social party hasn ' t been down - hearted since its loss in 2002 ' s election , but has initiated a theoretical retrospection , a reform of organizational system and an adjustment of electing strategy , preparing for 2007 ' s election and having made big progress 摘要2002年大选失败后，法国社会党并未从此消沉，而是进行了深刻的理论反思，改革组织制度，调整竞选战略，厉兵秣马，为迎战2007年大选积极筹备。
