present participle of have one's ducks in a row

Alternative form of pull strings / (figuratively) To cause an event or events to occur, especially in someone's benefit or favour; to make something happen.

If not older; at least.

(UK) Alternative form of go off on a tangent

(slang, vulgar) Ineffectual, pointless.

(US) Synonym of fly off at a tangent

A line repeated by parrots.

(simile) Very playful

(simile) very innocent

Even the meekest or most docile people will retaliate or seek revenge if pushed too far.