Idiom of the day :- A lame duck

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A person described as being a lame duck is helpless. If he is in a position of authority, he lacks power. ‘ Shirley is such a lame duck. She can’t do anything without ebing supervised. ‘ ( Helpless ). ‘Harry’s term of office ends next year. meanwhile, he’s a lame duck president and none of his plans stands a chance of ebing acted up. ‘ ( Powerless )