WAIT! Duck Means WHAT?! in English 8 Ways Americans Use Duck 🦆

American English With Brent

Duck 🦆“Wait… duck means WHAT?!” In this fun and surprising English lesson, you’ll find out why duck is way more than just a cute little bird. Americans use this word in some crazy ways—like duck out, sitting duck, and even duck your head! If you’ve been learning English for a while and want to understand how native speakers really talk, you don’t want to miss this one. Get ready to laugh, learn, and duck like a pro!👨‍🏫 Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Noun – The Animal • : A water bird with webbed feet and a flat bill. • : We saw ducks swimming in the pond.2. Verb – To Lower Quickly (to avoid something) • : To bend down quickly, usually to avoid being hit or seen. • : He had to duck to avoid the flying ball.Duck down3. Idioms and Phrases“Like water off a duck’s back” • : When criticism or problems don’t bother someone. • : He doesn’t care what people say—it’s like water off a duck’s back.“Sitting duck” • : An easy target; someone who is vulnerable, or easily hurt. • : Without any backup, the officer was a sitting duck.“Duck out” • : To leave quickly or secretly. • : She ducked out of the meeting early.“Get your ducks in a row” • : To get organized or prepared. • : We need to get our ducks in a row before the presentation.“Take to something like a duck to water” • : To do something naturally and easily. • : She took to skiing like a duck to water.4. In Pop Culture or Brands • Duck Dynasty, Donald Duck, Daffy Duck, Oregon Ducks (college sports), Aflac duckThese characters and references may pop up in conversations, jokes, or marketing.Word: Duck callPart of Speech: nounSimple Definition:A duck call is a small tool that hunters blow into to make a sound like a duck. It helps bring ducks closer.Example Sentence:The hunter used a duck call to make the ducks fly toward him.6. Playful or Kid-friendly Uses • “Duck, Duck, Goose”