Make sure you have your ducks in a row before the meeting.
have one's ducks in a row
idiomTo be organized; to have one's affairs in order; specifically, to have a multiperson effort coordinated towards the exact same goal.
Origin
disputed originPerhaps from the image of ducklings following their mother in an orderly line. See also line up one's ducks.
The project manager insisted that every team member have their ducks in a row before we launched the new website.
Before presenting the proposal to the board, she spent weeks ensuring that every department head had their ducks in a row to guarantee a unified strategy.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.