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A dead duck

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Idiomatic Use

This phrase is a metaphor, not meant to describe an actual duck.

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After the scandal, the politician was a dead duck in his party.
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Informal Context

Best used in casual conversations, not in formal writing or speeches.

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When the app crashed constantly, it became a dead duck.
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Cultural Nuance

This phrase might be misunderstood in cultures where idiomatic expressions are uncommon.

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Make sure you explain what 'a dead duck' means to your foreign colleagues.
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