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Difference between Shoot the cat and Shoot the sitting duck

admin Confusing Phrases

shoot the cat—(UK sl.) be sick; vomit, especially as a result of excessive drinking:

  • I’m cursedly inclined to shoot the cat.

shoot the sitting duck—do smth. with guaranteed success; defeat smb. who is an easy prey:

  • I don’t like enemies who aren’t formidable. There’s no fun in shooting sitting ducks.