Pronunciation: /leɪm dʌk/
noun a person or thing that is ineffective or in a vulnerable position, especially one that is nearing the end of a term in office
A1 A lame duck is a bird that cannot fly well.
A2 The term 'lame duck' is often used in politics to refer to a leader who is nearing the end of their term.
B1 After losing the election, the president became a lame duck until the new leader took office.
B2 The company's CEO was considered a lame duck as he announced his retirement six months before leaving the position.
C1 The lame duck president struggled to pass any significant legislation during his final months in office.
C2 As a lame duck senator, she focused on tying up loose ends and preparing for her successor to take over.
adjective referring to a person or thing that is ineffective or in a vulnerable position, especially one that is nearing the end of a term in office
A1 The old laptop was a lame duck and couldn't keep up with the new software.
A2 The injured player was considered a lame duck and had to sit out of the game.
B1 The company's outdated technology made it a lame duck in the competitive market.
B2 The politician's scandalous past made him a lame duck in the upcoming election.
C1 The once powerful empire had become a lame duck on the world stage.
C2 The CEO's lack of vision turned the company into a lame duck in the industry.
formal The term 'lame duck' is often used to refer to a politician who is nearing the end of their term and has limited power.
informal After losing the election, the president became a lame duck for the remainder of his time in office.
slang Once the CEO announced his resignation, he was seen as a lame duck by the rest of the company.
figurative The injured bird struggled to fly, resembling a lame duck trying to stay afloat in the water.
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