Monday, 22 September 2025

a sitting duck

 a sitting duck

= someone or something that is vulnerable or defenseless 


Without their weapons, the soldiers are just sitting ducks for the enemy.


When I forgot to take the key out of the door, I felt like a sitting duck for burglars.


Without proper security measures, the store was a sitting duck for thieves.

 

The unprotected computer system was a sitting duck for hackers.


With no backup plan in place, the team was a sitting duck when the project hit a snag.



Some synonyms and antonyms for "sitting duck":


Synonyms:

Vulnerable

Defenseless

Easy target

Prey 


Antonyms:

Protected

Secure

Defended

Safe 


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