Idiom
ducks in a row
Meanings
To have all your plans, details, or arrangements organized and ready.
Definition
To have everything organized and ready in the correct order.
If you have your ducks in a row, you have made the necessary plans and prepared everything so it is well organized. It often refers to being ready before taking an important action, like starting a project or making a big decision. People use it to emphasize order, preparation, and control.
Examples
- Before we launch the website, we need to get our ducks in a row.
- She waited until she had her ducks in a row before quitting her job.
- Let’s get our ducks in a row and then present the plan to the team.
- Do you have your ducks in a row for the move next month?
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