lame duck


Definition: Meaning of, lame duck in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / leɪm dʌk /

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lame duck lame ducks
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  1. a person, business etc that is having problems and needs help
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  2. lame duck president/governor/legislature etc informal a president, GOVERNOR etc with no real power because his or her period in office will soon end
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