ducks 成语

ducks in order

"organized, planned; each person knows his job" I have to get my ducks in order before the sale on Tuesday.

lovely weather for ducks

Idiom(s): lovely weather for ducks

Theme: WEATHER

rainy weather.
• BOB: Not very nice out today, is it? BILL: It's lovely weather for ducks.
• I don't like this weather, but it's lovely weather for ducks.

get one's ducks in a row

Idiom(s): get one's ducks in a row

Theme: ARRANGEMENT

to get something into order or into line; to put one's affairs in order; to get things ready. (Also with have.)
• Jane is organized. She really has all her ducks in a row.
• You can't hope to go into a company and sell something until you get your ducks in a row.
• As soon as you people get your ducks in a row, we'll leave.

like sitting ducks

Idiom(s): like a sitting duck AND like sitting ducks

Theme: OBVIOUSNESS

unguarded; unsuspecting and unaware.
• He was waiting there like a sitting duck—a perfect target for a mugger.
• The soldiers were standing at the top of the hill like sitting ducks. It's a wonder they weren't all killed.

Ducks in a row

(USA) If you have your ducks in a row, you are well-organized.

Get your ducks in a row

If you get your ducks in a row, you organise yourself and your life.

get one's ducks in a row|duck|ducks|get|row

v. phr., informal To get everything ready. The scoutmaster told the boys to get their ducks in a row before they went to camp. Mr. Brown got his ducks in a row for his trip.
Compare: LINE UP.

ducks and drakes

ducks and drakes
make ducks and drakes of
to deal with recklessly or squander
also play ducks and drakes with