a sitting duck



a sitting duck

something or someone that is easy to attack or criticize Unarmed policemen walking the streets late at night are sitting ducks.
See also: duck, sitting

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mykolas-Lithuanian
Marlen (2)-German
Luule-Estonian
Julia['dʒu:ljə]
Jerrold['dʒerəld]
DagdaDAHG-dahIrish Mythology