get one's ducks in a row
[get|have] all (of|) {one's} ducks in a row get one's ducks in a row
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to get everything in order for something that is about to happen or one is going to do, particularly in order to avoid mistakes
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She gets her ducks in a row by creating a detailed checklist before starting any project.
He always gets his ducks in a row before presenting his ideas to the team.
