What it means
Means something's dealt with, arranged, or under control. You can use it for plans, paperwork, transport, money, pretty much anything that was hanging over you and now isn't. Get it sorted is a push to stop faffing and handle it. All sorted is the lovely little exhale when the mess has finally been tamed. It also works for being covered or stocked up, like I'm sorted for drinks.
Usage examples
"You got the tickets and the Uber? Yeah, all sorted, mate. Pre-drinks in the fridge, charger in my pocket, we’re off."
"Do not worry about the tickets, I have already got them sorted."
"Need a lift? No thanks, I am sorted, my brother is picking me up."
"I've sorted the playlist, the snacks are in, and Jess is bringing ice. House party's fully sorted."
"You still need a place to crash after the gig? Nah, I'm sorted, Sam said I can kip on his sofa."
Where it comes from
It comes straight from the regular English verb sort and the phrasal bit sort out, meaning to put things in order or deal with them properly. Sorted then grew legs in British English as the quick, tidy way to say something’s handled, fixed, covered, or under control.
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