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sitting duck

The correct spelling is sitting duck.

How to pronounce sitting duck

noun

Say it like: Sit-tin-g d-uk

The correct spelling is sitting duck. An obvious or unconcealed target. For example: "For God's sake, Sergeant, we need to get to cover – we're sitting ducks out here."

Usage Examples

For God's sake, Sergeant, we need to get to cover – we're sitting ducks out here.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An obvious or unconcealed target.

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