duck

He’s not a free agent, but he’s on the verge of becoming a lame duck.

“Washington is a lame duck, and Israel is largely free, from now to Jan. 20, of U.S. pressure,” said Firas Maksad, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington.

Shipyard workers hammered away the last supporting "shores" and wedges, then ducked and dashed for cover as the huge vessel slid above their heads in a spectacular sideways launch into the River Ouse.

That means one more bad season would be his last season, which means he would become a lame duck.

Every great chef I've worked with has had their own unique duck dish, which has always been a standout menu item at those restaurants.