Meaning of the word "sitting duck" in English

What does "sitting duck" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sitting duck

US /ˈsɪtɪŋ dʌk/
UK /ˈsɪtɪŋ dʌk/
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Idiom

1.

a person or thing that is easy to attack or criticize

Example:
Without proper security, the server was a sitting duck for hackers.
The politician became a sitting duck after his scandal was exposed.
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