One is lining up one's ducks before starting a new venture.

At the team briefing, she mentioned that the idea of having lined up one's ducks before a launch appealed to her.

One lines up one's ducks before a presentation to feel more confident.

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

The lined flat bark beetle slipped into a crevice beneath the old oak's loose bark, illustrating how these tiny Laemophloeidae can remain hidden.

Engineers climbed the towers to inspect the high-voltage transmission lines that cross the valley.

After losing his job, Mark kept telling himself that every cloud has a silver lining and began networking for better opportunities.

It may sound harsh, but every silver lining has a cloud, so we should plan for possible setbacks.

When she lost her job, she reminded herself that every dark cloud has a silver lining and started learning to code, which eventually led to a better career.