The idiom "dead duck" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century, and was likely inspired by the image of a duck that has been shot and killed, and is therefore no longer of any use. This phrase is often used to describe  someone or something that is doomed to fail or no longer has a chance of success.

Визначення та значення слова «dead duck» англійською мовою

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