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duck down

idiom
Meaning

To crouch in order to hide or protect oneself.


Examples
SIMPLE

Duck down so they do not see you.

CONTEXTUAL

When the fireworks started unexpectedly, we had to duck down behind the wall for safety.

COMPLEX

As the stray ball flew toward the crowd, the spectators instinctively ducked down to avoid being struck.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all duck or no dinner

    All or nothing.

  2. 02

    break one's duck

    To do something for the first time.

  3. 03

    dead duck

    One who is in serious danger or trouble.

  4. 04

    duck off

    To lie low; to hide.

  5. 05

    duck out

    To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.

  6. 06

    duck soup

    Something which is easy; a piece of cake.

  7. 07

    odd duck

    An unusual person, especially one with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.

  8. 08

    sitting duck

    An obvious, vulnerable target.

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