Meaning of 'Sitting duck'
What does the saying 'Sitting duck' mean?
Idiom: Sitting duck
Meaning:
A sitting duck is something or someone that is easy to criticise or target.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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