Punching the duck

A phrase describing a person's attempt to hide the fact that they are performing a task badly.

"We're really punching the duck in Iraq at the moment"
Anthony Blair

by Rob5678 April 3, 2007

punching ducks

(Figurative) Something one does to blow-off steam.

Been a long week. Going to walk around the lake. I feel like punching ducks.

by elephanttaxi October 17, 2013