to get your ducks in a row - idiom meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "to get your ducks in a row" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Getting your ducks in a row can be a great way to become successful.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

Alternate forms:

to have your ducks in a row
to keep your ducks in a row

 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

 
 

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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Paul went to see his doctor recently for his annual physical check-up.  Paul's doctor told Paul that he needs to lose some weight or he will have health problems.  Paul's doctor gave Paul a list of suggestions to help Paul lose weight.  The list included:
Exercise every day Eat 7 - 9 servings of vegetables each day Stop eating fatty foods and candies Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night Paul decides that he must get organized and:

• make a schedule of daily activities
• make a list for healthy grocery shopping
• join a fitness facility
• stop watching television at 10pm and go to bed

When Paul achieves these four tasks, he will have started to get his ducks in a row.

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to get your ducks in a row"

to become organized
to be prepared
 

Synonyms:
coordinate, create, effective, efficient, establish, fitted, formulate, method, order, organize, practicable, productive, prepared, regulate, run, straighten, success, successful, systematic, tailor, well-organized, workable
 
 


This little girl has literally got her ducks in a row. - - - - ->