| Idiom | Dead Duck |
|---|---|
| Example | When Sam finds out that Laura spilled the goldfish bowl, she's a dead duck. |
| Meaning | a person who is ruined; a person or project unlikely to continue or survive |
| Origin | This expression dates from the mid- to late-1800s. "Dead" has often referred to an idea, plan, project, or person that is ruined, or hopeless. "Duck" added alliteration to help the saying become popular. |
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