Lame-duck
Pronunciation: /ˈɫeɪm- ˈdək/
Lame-duck (noun)
- A person who is still in office but has little power because their term is almost over or they have already lost an election.
- A person or group with reduced influence after a decision has been made, so their future actions are limited.
Examples
- The lame-duck leader focused on finishing key projects.
- A lame-duck leader often has less influence than before.