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dead duck

The correct spelling is dead duck.

How to pronounce dead duck

noun

Say it like: Dee-d d-uk

The correct spelling is dead duck. One who is in serious danger or trouble. For example: "She's a dead duck if she starts flirting with my boyfriend!"

Usage Examples

She's a dead duck if she starts flirting with my boyfriend!

The government decision meant that the proposed boycott of South African goods was a dead duck.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.One who is in serious danger or trouble.
  2. 2.A project that is doomed to failure from the start.

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