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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