ducks and drakes
idiomThe squandering of resources, especially money; used in expressions such as "to make ducks and drakes of", "to play (at) ducks and drakes with".
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have one's ducks in a row
To be organized; to have one's affairs in order; specifically, to have a multiperson effort coordinated towards the exact same goal.
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hunt where the ducks are
To seek opportunities or results in situations or places where they are most likely to be found.
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line up one's ducks
To organize one's affairs so that one is ready to act efficiently.