mise en place
Say it: meez on PLASS /ˌmiːz ɒ̃ ˈplɑːs/ · noun phrase
What “mise en place” means
Getting everything ready and in position before you begin.
More precisely: Having everything prepared and in its place before you start working.
Example: “My Sunday meal prep is mise en place for the whole week.”
When to use it
In cooking, for preparing ingredients and tools before starting, or playfully for organising other kinds of work.
Similar words
preparation, setup, organisation
Where it comes from
French, 'putting in place', a professional kitchen term.
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