How to Pronounce "have your ducks in a row"
expression
HAV yoor DUKS in uh ROH
HAV yaw DUKS in uh ROH
Definition
To be well prepared and organized before starting something important. It means everything is in order and ready.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdəks/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹoʊ
British English
hæv/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈʌks/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /ˈɹəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV yoor DUKS in uh ROH
UK
HAV yaw DUKS in uh ROH
Listen in Context
Make sure you have your ducks in a row before the big meeting.
She always has her ducks in a row when starting a project.
If you have your ducks in a row, the test will be easier.
I spent the whole weekend getting my ducks in a row for the move.