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Ducks and Drakes

Description:

Ducks and drakes is a phrase that is generally used figuratively to describe the act of thoughtlessly wasting money, resources, or opportunities in a careless or extravagant manner. It originates from the game of skimming flat stones or pebbles across the surface of water, imitating ducks and drakes.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. A game where people skillfully skim flat stones or pebbles across water, making them bounce as many times as possible before sinking.

Verb:

1. To recklessly squander money, resources, or opportunities without thought or consideration.

Usages:

Noun:

1. In some countries, ducks and drakes is a popular pastime enjoyed by both children and adults at lakes and rivers.

Verb:

1. After winning the lottery, he ducks and drakes his newfound fortune, spending extravagantly on luxury cars and vacations.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. We spent a lovely afternoon playing ducks and drakes at the nearby pond.
2. He holds the record for the most consecutive bounces in a game of ducks and drakes.

Verb:

1. She ducks and drakes her salary on unnecessary purchases, leaving her with nothing for savings.
2. Don't be foolish and ducks and drakes your chances of a successful career by not putting in the effort.

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