Why Do We Say “Get Your Ducks in a Row”?
Unless you have a trail of pet ducklings to lead to the lake, or you’re a French chef prepping for a busy dinner service, you probably won’t have many opportunities to literally “get your ducks in a row.” This figurative phrase dates to the 19th century and is most likely
of North American origin. Why it became so popular is the biggest question, and one with an uncertain answer. What we do know is that the idiom “getting your ducks in a row” means preparing for an anticipated event. This could include laying out your clothes the night before starting...