lame duck

• Eine Person oder Sache, die ineffektiv, machtlos oder erfolglos ist. In der Politik bezeichnet es einen gewählten Amtsträger, dessen Amtszeit zu Ende geht und dessen Einfluss begrenzt ist.

A person or thing that is ineffective, powerless, or unsuccessful. In politics, it refers to an elected official whose term is ending and who has limited influence.

1. Ineffective personB2informal

   A person who is weak, ineffective, or unable to function properly.

   Schwächling

   • After the scandal, he became a lame duck in the company.
   • The manager was a lame duck who couldn't make any decisions.
   • Don't rely on him; he's a lame duck in this project.

2. Politician with limited powerC1formalamerican

   An elected official whose power is reduced because their term is ending and they are not seeking re-election.

   Lame Duck

   • The president became a lame duck after losing the midterm elections.
   • Lame duck sessions often pass fewer significant bills.
   • The governor, now a lame duck, could not push through his reforms.