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Dead Duck for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: dɛd_dək

What does Dead Duck really mean?

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Alright, so "dead duck" is a kind of weird phrase, isn't it? But don't worry, I'll break it down for you. When people say someone or something is a "dead duck," they mean that it's in a really bad situation and there's not much hope for it to get better. It's like when a duck has already died, there's no way it's going to come back to life, right? So when something is a "dead duck," it's basically beyond help.

You might also hear the phrase used in a more specific way - in business or politics. In those contexts, "dead duck" might refer to something that's not successful or not going to happen. Like if a business idea or a politician's campaign is called a "dead duck," it means it's not going to work out the way they wanted it to.

So, to sum it up, "dead duck" means something or someone that's in a really bad situation and probably can't be fixed. It's like the final nail in the coffin, if you will. So, if you ever hear someone say that, you'll know that they mean whatever it is, it's not looking good.

Revised and Fact checked by William Rodriguez on 2023-11-15 05:59:22

Dead Duck In a sentece

Learn how to use Dead Duck inside a sentece

  • After failing all of his classes, the student knew he was a dead duck for passing the semester.
  • Once the car ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere, we knew we were in a dead duck situation.
  • The company's bankruptcy made it a dead duck in the business industry.
  • The injured bird lying on the ground was a dead duck, unable to fly or move.
  • Without a backup plan, the group was a dead duck when their original idea didn't work out.

Dead Duck Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

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