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Have your ducks in a row
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Have your ducks in a row
means to have everything organized and prepared before you start something important.
Examples:
1- Before applying for the job, he made sure he had his ducks in a row — his resume updated, his references ready, and his portfolio prepared.
2- Before traveling abroad, they got their ducks in a row — checking passports, booking tickets, and organizing their documents.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is practical, visual, and very common in everyday English. It’s “have your ducks in a row.”
One more time:“Have your ducks in a row.”
She sat down at her desk early in the morning.
Her notes were organized, her slides were ready, and she had already reviewed her plan for the meeting. Before anyone else arrived, she smiled and thought, “Okay. I’ve got my ducks in a row.”
So what does “have your ducks in a row” mean? To “have your ducks in a row” means to have everything organized and prepared before you start something important.
It suggests planning ahead and making sure things are in order. Let’s listen to some examples:
Before applying for the job, he made sure he had his ducks in a row — his resume updated, his references ready, and his portfolio prepared.
She wanted to start her own business, so she spent months getting her ducks in a row —
saving money, researching the market, and building a clear plan.
Before traveling abroad, they got their ducks in a row — checking passports, booking tickets, and organizing their documents.
Having your ducks in a row doesn’t mean everything will go perfectly. But it does mean you’ve prepared as best as you can.
Now it’s your turn:
Is there something in your life right now where you’re trying to get your ducks in a row?
Thanks for listening to Daily English. Take care, stay organized, and see you tomorrow 🌿