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KeepOnLoving
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KeepOnLoving asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 8 years ago

What does, "Getting down from a?

duck mean?"

Update:

thanks for trying... I'll keep waiting... it was "Get down from a duck." (and Hiya; nice to see ya Bren!) =]

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  • Pachelbel
    8 years ago
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    It sounds to me like they are referencing the fact that ducks have down. (Not the direction down, but down, the finer, softer feathers. You know, the stuff used in down pillows, jackets, etc.) You get down from a duck by plucking it from the underbelly.

    Source(s): My ol' head
  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    I've Never Heard of such a Saying and i could find no reference :)

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