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Meaning of 'Lame duck'

What does the saying 'Lame duck' mean?

Idiom: Lame duck

Meaning:

If something or someone is a lame duck, they are in trouble.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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