a dead duck informal (an unsuccessful or useless thing, a failure) The project was a dead duck right from the start. (a person who is in great trouble) If Dad finds out what you did, you’ll be a dead duck. dead duck – English Vocabulary
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a cold fish (an unfriendly and unfeeling person) He rarely talks to the others. He’s a cold fish. He never helps his mother clean the house; he is a cold fish. cold fish – English Vocabulary
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a chicken and egg situation (said when it is difficult to tell which one of two things was the cause of the other) You need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience. It’s a chicken-and-egg situation. chicken and egg – English Vocabulary
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a good egg (a nice person) He is such a good egg that everyone wants to be his friend. He is a good egg, and I’m sure that he will lend you some money. good egg – English Vocabulary
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a full plate (a busy schedule, many things to do) I’ve got a full plate at home to keep me busy the whole day. I want to help you, but I have a full plate these days. full plate – English Vocabulary
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