Get/have (all) your ducks in a row In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get/have (all) your ducks in a row", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-05-19 10:05

Meaning of Get/have (all) your ducks in a row

Synonyms:

get organized , prepare yourself

Get/have (all) your ducks in a row spoken language verb phrase

To get someone's affair well-prepared or organized.

We need to get our ducks in a row to ensure the event will go smoothly.

Make sure to get your ducks in a row before the presentation.

Muốn nắm phần chắc có được hợp đồng này, chúng ta cần phải chuẩn bị thật kỹ

I wish I could join but I have to come home soon and get my ducks in a row before the trip tomorrow.

Other phrases about:

keep (one's) powder dry

To describe the act of being prepared to act with little advance notice.

Grammar and Usage of Get/have (all) your ducks in a row

Verb Forms

  • get/have (all) your ducks in a row
  • gets/has (all) your ducks in a row
  • getting/having (all) your ducks in a row
  • got/had (all) your ducks in a row

The verb "get", "have" should be conjugated with its tense.

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