Meaning of have one's ducks in a row | Babel Free

Definitions

To be organized; to have one's affairs in order; specifically, to have a multiperson effort coordinated towards the exact same goal.

idiomatic

Examples

“Wouldn't it be nice to have our ducks in a row and not have to search for the papers every time we needed them?”

“"You didn't need us." The man standing next to the steps laughed. "The work was done before to-night. You had your ducks in a row all right."”

CEFR level