Meaning Of The Word Sitting duck

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What's The Definition Of Sitting duck?

sitting duck
countable noun: If you say that someone is a sitting duck, you mean that they are easy to attack, cheat, or take advantage of.

sitting duck in American English
a person or thing especially vulnerable to attack; easy target
noun: a helpless or easy target or victim

sitting duck in British English
noun: an obvious or defenceless target

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