play duck and drakes
play duck and drakes
Meaning:
– to carelessly misuse one’s wealth
– to behave recklessly
– use selfishly to suit oneself
– waste
duck and drakes is also a name of stone skipping or skimming game, a pastime game of throwing flat stones across water so as to make them bounce off the surface.
Examples:
1. He lost his job for playing ducks and drakes with the fund of corporation.
2. Jane played duck and drakes with the financial system of company.
3. George W. Bush had played duck and drakes with the economy of USA.
4. Hey, let’s play duck and drakes on the lake.
Origin:
1575–85; from a fancied likeness to a waterfowl’s movements.
lame duck ❯❮ down in the dumps
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3 Thoughts
To squander money
- Akhalaque Ahamad March 26, 2018
Spend foolishly
- Mayank Yadav June 13, 2017
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- Naem October 10, 2015