English Expression · Intermediate
dead duck
One who is in serious danger or trouble
Pronunciation: say dead duck
Meaning
One who is in serious danger or trouble.
Example
She's a dead duck if she starts flirting with my boyfriend!
She's a dead duck if she starts flirting with my boyfriend!
Practice tips
- Practice dead duck out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.