lame duck
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lame duck

noun

Definition of LAME DUCK

1
: one that is weak or that falls behind in ability or achievement; especially chiefly British : an ailing company
2
: an elected official or group continuing to hold political office during the period between the election and the inauguration of a successor
3
: one whose position or term of office will soon end
lame–duck \ˈlām-ˈdək\ adjective

Examples of LAME DUCK

  1. The President was a lame duck during the end of his second term.

First Known Use of LAME DUCK

1761

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