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15. Business Expression Focus: Get Your Ducks in a Row

Confident Business English

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The Origins of the Farm Animal Expression

The expression 'have your ducks in a row' comes from the game of pool. It's transitioned from something to do with the game and it's gone all the way to being an expression that we use in the workplace. We're going to have a look at this expression today which involves a farm animal. But as with everything using expressions is best when it sounds natural.

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