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odd duck

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

He is a bit of an odd duck, but he is very kind.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone in the office thought he was an odd duck because he always wore a cape to work.

COMPLEX

Although he was considered an odd duck by his peers due to his eccentric habits, his brilliant mind made him an essential member of the research team.

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 down

    To crouch in order to hide or protect oneself.

  5. 05

    duck off

    To lie low; to hide.

  6. 06

    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.

  7. 07

    duck soup

    Something which is easy; a piece of cake.

  8. 08

    odd and curious

    On the Isle of Man, the common or general man.

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