ducks and drakes
The term "ducks and drakes" originates from an old game involving skipping stones on water and has evolved to describe wasteful behavior.
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Definition
B2Recreation
(informal)A game where flat stones are thrown across water to make them bounce on the surface.
Example
- We spent the afternoon playing ducks and drakes at the lake.
C1Finance
(idiomatic, informal)The reckless squandering of resources, especially money.
Example
- He's been making ducks and drakes of his inheritance.
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