sitting duck
The phrase "sitting duck" refers to a person or thing that is vulnerable, unprotected, or easily targeted, often used to describe someone who is exposed to danger or harm without any means of defense or escape. It implies that the individual or object is an easy or helpless target, similar to a duck sitting and unable to move swiftly to avoid being shot at by hunters.
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