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This is possibly a 'twisting' of the original phrase of having one's "Ducts on line" (from steamship days) - hence to have all your "Ducts on line", meant that you were all set, and going full speed ahead.
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∙ 14y agoIt means to set everything in order.
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Is it ducks in a row or ducks in a line?
The common idiom is to "get your ducks in a row."
If there is one duck behind a duck one duck in front of a duck one ducke in between a ducktwo ducks behind a duck two ducks in front of a duck how many ducks are there?
There are four ducks: (in a single file row)The front two ducks are "in front of two ducks"; the rear two ducks are "behind two ducks"; and the central two ducks are between the duck at the front and the duck at the end, hence they are "between two ducks".
What does paddling of ducks mean?
It Means to go really fast
What bird has red skin on nose?
dont mean to be mean but there beaks and they dont turn red
Ducks have how many legs?
Ducks have 2 legs.
Is it ducks in a row or ducks in a line?
The common idiom is to "get your ducks in a row."
What is the meaning of line up your ducks?
It's GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW. It means to get things in order or to get organized. This is a common idiom.
What are alternatives to the saying have your ducks in a row?
You have your prioties sorted.
What does 'You'd better get all your ducks in a row' mean?
Make sure you have everything in order, and if you are behaving badly to stop acting bad and be wiser.
What James Taylor song had lyrics ducks in a row?
Sun on the Moon
Where are the '3 ducks in a row' in Walter wicks 'i spy Halloween'?
oops, meant to say "3 ducks in a row" in Can you see what I see Night Before Christmas
If there is one duck behind a duck one duck in front of a duck one ducke in between a ducktwo ducks behind a duck two ducks in front of a duck how many ducks are there?
There are four ducks: (in a single file row)The front two ducks are "in front of two ducks"; the rear two ducks are "behind two ducks"; and the central two ducks are between the duck at the front and the duck at the end, hence they are "between two ducks".
Why do people want their ducks in a row?
When you go duck hunting it is best to have the ducks fly in your direction or sitting on the water, in a row. It makes it easier to actually shoot them. The phrase has been adapted to apply to any situation where multiple things need to be set up whether it's in business, family or in your personal life. Usually said when you are in the process of getting things together. Putting your ducks in a row.
What does it mean when 9 furry caterpillars crawling head to tail across your way?
I know, their showing you how to "Heel-an-Toe, Ah....no, they heard this is how to get all your DUCKS in a row, er.. I think.
Do female ducks have a heat?
If you mean a heart, yes. All ducks do.
Row row row your boot mening?
it mean you row your boat with oars
What are Canada ducks?
Ducks from Canada. If you mean Canada Goose, it is a brand making jackets.
