to organize things in a proper and efficient way
organiser les choses de manière appropriée et efficace (organiser les choses de manière appropriée et efficace)
"Before we begin, we need to get our ducks in a row and finalize the plan."
"Avant de commencer, nous devons mettre nos canards en rang et finaliser le plan." (Avant de commencer, nous devons **mettre nos canards en rang** et finaliser le plan.)
to operate smoothly and efficiently
to act confidently until you actually feel confident
in a difficult or tricky situation
to stay in a place for a short time longer
to be tough in making a deal or negotiation
to reach the intended audience effectively