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 March 28, 2007
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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 18, 2013
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