make ducks and drakes of (something)

make ducks and drakes of (something)

To squander something. "Ducks and drakes" is a game played by skipping a stone across the surface of water. Don't play ducks and drakes of this internship—it's a great opportunity, even if it doesn't pay!See also: and, drake, duck, make, of

make ducks and drakes of

/play ducks and drakes with To squander; waste.See also: and, drake, duck, make, of