Royally screwing up. Irish saying originally. Derived from when ducks and other fowl were carried in baskets to/from market. As they are likely to shit while enroute, putting your duck in a bowl (used for eating) would be a bad idea, and an unwise move. You might say a foul (fowl?) idea.
I accidentally texted that last message to my mom! I really put my duck in a bowl this time!
Meaning that you can't get caught..
Hiding from a clingy person you just do not want to deal with when you usually do..
Just wanting to be alone.
Or afraid of a person..
Running from the Jake's..
Hiding something from someone.
I had to duck and dash the police.
I was ducking and dashing on my ex.