Rubber ducks are associated with bath time and are also collected by a small number of enthusiasts. Photo: 成人快手
Today's Phrase
To get your ducks in a row means to organise your things well. It's American English.
Examples:
With the recession looming, the government has to get its ducks in a row and invest in job creation.
The company's owner has given his managers a few days to get their ducks in a row. If they don't improve their performance he'll fire them.
Take note
If someone is described as a sitting duck it means they are vulnerable to criticism or attack.
Example:
The platoon ended up behind enemy lines. With no reinforcements from Central Command they were sitting ducks.
Interesting fact
A 16m-high rubber duck has attracted crowds of visitors as it travels around the world. Sydney, Sao Paulo, Amsterdam and Hong Kong are among the cities where the giant yellow bird created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman has been taken since it started its journey in 2007.
