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Meaning of 'Dead duck'

What does the saying 'Dead duck' mean?

Idiom: Dead duck

Meaning:

Someone or something is bound to fail or die is a dead duck.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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