Slang of the Day- "sitting duck" sitting duck Definition: An easy target; someone or something who is defenseless, vulnerable, or in a precarious situation. Example: 1) The sweet old lady was a sitting duck for the aggressive salesman. 2) Out in the open field, the soldiers were sitting ducks for enemy snipers. Etymology: This phrase was first used by soldiers in World War Two. Synonyms: dead meat http://www.peakenglish.com/slang/dailySlang.jsp