How to Pronounce "sitting duck"
expression
ˈsɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdək
SIT-ing DUHK
sˈɪtɪŋ/ /dˈʌk
SIT-ing DUHK
Definition
A 'sitting duck' is a person or thing that is easy to attack, harm, or take advantage of because they are defenseless or not protected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdək
British English
sˈɪtɪŋ/ /dˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIT-ing DUHK
UK
SIT-ing DUHK
Listen in Context
Without a password, your account is a sitting duck for hackers.
The slow-moving animal was a sitting duck for the predator.
The parked car was a sitting duck during the hailstorm.
If we just stand here, we'll be sitting ducks for anyone with a water balloon.