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Getting your ducks in a row means making certain that all details are taken care of and that you are ready for something that requires your attention (i.e., having your i's dotted and t's crossed.)
The origin:
Just like you have the ducks standing (or moving) in a straight line at a shooting gallery - and you need them to be in such formation for purposes of shooting and hitting them, that how you need to have all details squared away in order to get a project done properly
Another theory:
A duck mom is known to walk with her ducklings in straight lines. In this manner, ducks that fall out of line are easily detected. The notion of having the details (i's and t's) of a plan or project in an organized manner corresponds to the idea of a duck making sure that her young ducklings stay inside the line.
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∙ 13y agoVarious species of ducks are present in locations on all inhabited continents, and some even frequent South Georgia in the extreme southern Atlantic.
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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".
Can White Peeking ducks fly?
of course they can, almost all ducks can fly except some of the domestic ducks.
What does get your ducks in a row mean?
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.
Do ducks always come back to the same place every year?
yes
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.
Is it ducks in a row or ducks in a line?
The common idiom is to "get your ducks in a row."
Are all ducks white?
No, Ducks come in a variety of colors and patterns depending on the breed and species.
Are all ducks pink?
No, ducks come in a variety of dull and bright colors, many not being pink.
What are alternatives to the saying have your ducks in a row?
You have your prioties sorted.
Which is correct grammar - all the ducks or all of the ducks?
all the ducks is like ' all the ducks in the world ' but all of the ducks is ' all of the ducks in our farm'
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 James Taylor song had lyrics ducks in a row?
Sun on the Moon
How can you use bases in a sentence?
Be sure to have all your bases covered before going trial. As long as you have all your ducks in a row and your bases covered then there is no need to worry.
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.
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
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.
