SITTING DUCK


Meaning of SITTING DUCK in English

( sitting ducks)

If you say that someone is a sitting duck , you mean that they are easy to attack, cheat, or take advantage of. ( INFORMAL )

Nancy knew she’d be a sitting duck when she raised the trap door.

= sitting target

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