A dead duck seen floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 21, 2026. REUTERS
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The idiom "dead duck" refers to a person, plan, or thing that is certain to fail, has lost its influence, or is beyond repair.
It describes situations where continuing efforts are pointless or a project is doomed to failure from the start.
Proverbs 19:21 Berean Standard Bible
"Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail."