How to Pronounce "lame duck"
expression
LAYM DUHK
LAYM DUHK
Definition
A 'lame duck' refers to a leader or official who is still in office after losing an election or reaching the end of their term, but before their replacement takes over. It can also mean a person or group that has lost power or influence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪm/ /ˈdək
British English
leɪm/ /dˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYM DUHK
UK
LAYM DUHK
Listen in Context
The president is now a lame duck after the election.
A lame duck cannot make big changes anymore.
During the lame duck period, laws are hard to pass.
After he lost the vote, he became a real lame duck in the office.