Definition
To be organized; to have one's affairs in order; specifically, to have a multiperson effort coordinated towards the exact same goal.
Origins
Perhaps from the image of ducklings following their mother in an orderly line. See also line up one's ducks.
In Context
- "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.""