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play ducks and drakes with
play ducks and drakes with
To squander (something). "Ducks and drakes" is a game played by skipping a stone across the surface of water. Don't play ducks and drakes with this internship—it's a great opportunity, even if it doesn't pay!
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Chloris | | - | Greek Mythology |
| Anar | | - | Azerbaijani |
| Serenity | | sə-REN-i-tee | English (Modern) |
| Izar | | - | Basque |
| Noah | | ['nəuə] | |
| Katherina | | kath-ə-REE-nə (English), kə-THREE-nə (English), kah-te-REE-nah (German) | English (Rare), German |