Today we will review three new English idioms. Waiting in the wings, Get the show on the road, and Get your ducks in a row. Review the definitions below and then look at the 3 example sentences for each of the English idioms. After reviewing the information, try to make your own sentences. Then check out all of the other English Idioms.
ENGLISH IDIOMS
| IDIOM | MEANING |
|---|---|
| Waiting in the wings | Waiting for an opportunity to take action, mostly to replace someone else in their job |
| Get the show on the road | To get (something) started |
| Get your ducks in a row | Get (or have) one's facts straight; get (or have) everything organized |
WAITING IN THE WINGS
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Two of the junior employees are waiting in the wings for their boss to retire. |
| 2 | The team has several talented young players waiting in the wings. |
| 3 | In politics, there are always plenty of people waiting in the wings ready for a chance to take power. |
GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Let’s get this show on the road. We’re late already, |
| 2 | We had to get the show on the road because we were already late. |
| 3 | Are you ready to get this show on the road? |
GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | I thought Mark was smart because he always had his ducks in a row. |
| 2 | After Paul received the results, he decided it was time to get his ducks in a row. |
| 3 | You have to get your ducks in a row before you ask for a loan from the bank. |
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