lame duck president
Used to describe a President during the period of time between losing an election (or being term limited) and the actual swearing in of the new President.
George W. Bush will be a lame duck President after the 2008 election.
lame duck president
A President that already served his/her first term.
It usually means that the President can focus on different things now since they know they have nothing to lose (usually).
It usually means that the President can focus on different things now since they know they have nothing to lose (usually).
"George W. Bush is a lame duck president now!"