line up one's ducks

To organize one's affairs so that one is ready to act efficiently.

Japanese Meaning

自分の事務や計画を整理して、迅速に行動できるよう準備万端にすること / 必要な準備・段取りを整え、すぐに効率良く動ける状態にすること / 事前に必要な手続きを済ませ、すぐに行動できるように整えること

Before the audit, it's wise to line up one's ducks so nothing is overlooked.

監査の前には、見落としが出ないように自分の事柄を整理して準備を整えておくのが賢明だ。

Sense（1）

To organize one's affairs so that one is ready to act efficiently.

"Senator Allen was one reason he made up his mind to go to Washington. He'd like to get some of the windbags out of our way and line up our ducks."

lines up one's ducks

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lining up one's ducks

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lined up one's ducks

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lined up one's ducks

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