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    dead duck
    /ˈded ˌdək/

    noun

    • 1. a person or thing that is defunct or has no chance of success: informal "they knew their plans were a dead duck"

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  2. www.dictionary.com › browse › dead-duckDEAD DUCK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Dead duck definition: a person or thing that is beyond help, redemption, or hope. See examples of DEAD DUCK used in a sentence.

    • Dead Drop

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      Deadfall definition: a trap, especially for large game, in...

    • Dead End

      Dead end definition: something, as a street or water pipe,...

    • Dead Center

      Dead center definition: in or at the exact midpoint. See...

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  3. crossidiomas.com › dead-duckUnderstanding "dead duck" Idiom: Meaning, Origins & Usage ...

    The idiom “dead duck” is a common phrase used in English to describe someone or something that is doomed to fail or has no chance of success. This phrase can be used in various contexts, from personal relationships to business dealings.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › dead+duckDead duck - definition of dead duck by The Free Dictionary

    Define dead duck. dead duck synonyms, dead duck pronunciation, dead duck translation, English dictionary definition of dead duck. n. Slang One doomed to failure or to death. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

  5. www.usingenglish.com › reference › idioms'Dead Duck' Meaning - UsingEnglish.com

    What does the idiom 'Dead Duck' mean? With a clear, concise definition and usage examples, discover this idiom's meaning and usage in the English language. Explore with us today!

  6. www.myenglishpages.com › idiom › dead-duckDead Duck - My English Pages

    said about someone or something that is is doomed to failure or death. Example(s) Due to enough unfavorable intelligence about the enemy, the attack they were intending to launch was a dead duck right from the start.

  7. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › be+a+dead+duckBe a dead duck - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    1. To be useless or hopeless. That new budget bill was a dead duck before it hit the Senate. That mechanic turned out to be a dead duck. He didn't even know how to change my oil. Don't even bother trying to teach Stan the dance, he's a dead duck. 2. To be in a great deal of trouble (for something one has done).

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordDEAD DUCK - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    If you describe someone or something as a dead duck, you are emphasizing that you think they have absolutely no chance of succeeding.