English Explanatory Dictionary

line up one's ducks

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To organize one's affairs so that one is ready to act efficiently.

Word forms

line up one's ducks lines up one's ducks lining up one's ducks lined up one's ducks

Etymology

Unknown. Most likely a reference to the line of ducks in a shooting gallery.

Related words

have one's ducks in a row
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