VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Dead duck

Meaning:

said about someone or something that is doomed to failure or death.

Examples:

  • His proposal to increase taxes on the middle class is a dead duck.
  • That business venture is a dead duck; they will never recoup their investment.
  • After his scandalous behavior, his political career is a dead duck.
  • The company's outdated products are a dead duck in the current market.
  • That brand is a dead duck; consumers have lost interest.
  • That project is a dead duck unless they can secure additional funding.
  • The team's chances of winning the championship are a dead duck.
  • That politician's campaign is a dead duck after the latest scandal.
  • The company's poor reputation has made their new product a dead duck.
  • The restaurant's poor reviews have made it a dead duck in the competitive industry.
  • The film's poor box office performance has made it a dead duck.
  • His outdated management style has made the company a dead duck in the eyes of employees.
  • That fashion trend is a dead duck; no one is interested anymore.
  • The software's bugs have made it a dead duck in the market.
  • That celebrity's career is a dead duck after the controversial remarks.
  • The car model is a dead duck due to its low safety ratings.
  • The company's lack of innovation has made them a dead duck in the tech industry.
  • That argument is a dead duck; there is no evidence to support it.
  • The idea for a new amusement park is a dead duck without investors.
  • His plan for the business is a dead duck; it ignores the current market trends.
  • Due to enough unfavorable intelligence about the enemy, the attack they were intending to launch was a dead duck right from the start.