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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Break one’s duck

1. To withdraw from a competition midway
2. Achieve a first success after previous failures
3. To cause irreparable damage to a relationship
4. To revert to old unproductive habits

Correct answer: Achieve a first success after previous failures

Solution

'Break one’s duck' means to achieve a first success after a period of failure or no success. It is commonly used in sports and competitive contexts.

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