鴨かもネギ

expression

a sucker begging to be fleeced; an easy mark

Abbreviation of the proverb 鴨が葱を背負って来る (a duck comes carrying a leek on its back), meaning a perfect setup for taking advantage of someone. Used when someone appears who is practically asking to be cheated or parted from their money.

See also: 鴨が葱を背負って来る

• あいつ、また鴨かもネギみたいな客きゃくを連つれてきたよ。

  He brought another customer who's just begging to be ripped off.

• こんな簡かん単たんな手て口ぐちに引ひっかかるなんて、まさに鴨かもネギだ。

  Falling for such a simple trick—he's a total sucker.

expression

double stroke of luck; perfect timing; how convenient!

Slang expression used when something incredibly fortunate happens, especially when it seems almost too good to be true. Often used sarcastically or in a self-deprecating way when someone shows up at just the right moment to benefit from a situation.

• ちょうどおごってくれる人ひとを探さがしてたんだ。鴨かもネギ！

  I was just looking for someone to treat me. Perfect timing!

• 無む料りょうでチケットが当あたるなんて、鴨かもネギだね。

  Winning free tickets—what a double stroke of luck!