How to Pronounce "line up your ducks"
expression
LYN-uhp-yor (or YUR)-DUHKS
lyn-UP-yor-DUKS
Definition
To organize everything you need and make proper preparations before starting something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdəks
British English
lˈaɪn/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈʌks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYN-uhp-yor (or YUR)-DUHKS
UK
lyn-UP-yor-DUKS
Listen in Context
Before you start your new job, line up your ducks.
You need to line up your ducks before the big event.
She always lines up her ducks before starting a project.
If you don't line up your ducks, things might get messy.