Significato:
ducks
n. pantaloni di tessuto di cotonedʌkn. (Ornit, Gastr) anatra; (fam) amore, tesoro; zerov. immergersi, tuffarsi; chinarsi improvvisamente; sparire di colpo
ducks Idioma
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
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