Break (one's) duck In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "break (one's) duck", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-11 10:03

Meaning of Break (one's) duck

Break (one's) duck British verb phrase

In Cricket, to score one's first run of an inning

Come on! Break your duck. You can do it!

In yesterday's match, he struggled to break his duck.

In sports, to make your first score or accomplish something for the first time

Our team had a poor performance. Tim broke his duck in the last minute of the game.

Shortly after he was brought on as a substitute after half-time, he broke his duck.

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Grammar and Usage of Break (one's) duck

Verb Forms

  • breaking (one's) duck
  • broke (one's) duck
  • broken (one's) duck

The verb "break" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Break (one's) duck

This phrase stems from the term "duck" used in cricket when a batsman scores 0 runs. The 0 printed on a score card resembles a duck's egg.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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