one's ducks in a row
idiomatic phrase
—used figuratively in phrases like have one's ducks in a row, get one's ducks in a row, or put one's ducks in a row to describe being or becoming thoroughly organized
Her program's 10-week curriculum … uses a budget book to help first-timers get their financial ducks in a row.—Eileen Jenkins
I'm to prepare for a formal review in two weeks. Reserve a conference room. Get all my ducks in a row.—Chuck Palahniuk
The association was set to move forward last spring, then realized it didn't have its ducks in a row and essentially requested a Congressional bailout.—Pat Forde
I was sure I had all of my ducks in a row before the event finally arrived. Somehow, it didn't turn out as planned.—Jerry Carlson
… had prepared for a year, meeting with institutional investors and putting its ducks in a row for public scrutiny for months …—Alex Konrad
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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