play ducks and drakes with (Meaning)
play ducks and drakes with
the pastime of skimming flat stones or shells along the surface of calm water, to use recklessly
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the pastime of skimming flat stones or shells along the surface of calm water, to use recklessly
spend, trifle (away), run through, throw away, fritter (away),lose, squander,waste, misspend, blow
protect, economize,conserve, preserve, skimp,save, scrimp,hoard, lay up
The mischievous children played ducks and drakes with the pebbles, skipping them across the pond.
Her careless words played ducks and drakes with the fragile relationship they had built.
The irresponsible politician played ducks and drakes with the public's trust, making reckless promises.
The reckless driver played ducks and drakes with the lives of innocent pedestrians.
