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
He brought another customer who's just begging to be ripped off.
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.
Falling for such a simple trick—he's a total sucker.
I was just looking for someone to treat me. Perfect timing!
Winning free tickets—what a double stroke of luck!
Common mixed kanji-katakana spelling. The expression is usually written in kana.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Full kanji spelling, less common but still seen.
Kana spelling; usually written in kana.
Mixed kanji-hiragana spelling.
Abbreviation of the proverb 鴨が葱を背負って来る (a duck comes carrying a leek on its back), where the duck represents a sucker and the leek is the ingredient needed for duck soup, making the situation doubly convenient for the cook.