"Ducking" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Ducking" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Ducking
"Ducking" Meaning
"ducking" is a phrasal adverb meaning avoiding or sidestepping something, often in a sudden or unexpected manner. For example: "She was ducking out of the office early to get to the concert on time."
"Ducking" Examples
5 Usage Examples of "ducking"
Informal language: "What a ducking nightmare!" (expressing frustration)
Idiomatic phrase: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it - that's a ducking good policy." (meaning "that's a very good policy")
Slang: "You reckless ducking teenager, you!" (used to scold or express annoyance)
Colloquialism: "I've been ducking busy with work and haven't had time for leisure." (expressing being very occupied)
Expletive: "Ducking hell, I just saw the scariest movie!" (used to express strong emotions, like surprise or shock)
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