What does the cryptic crossword clue "Absolutely avoid someone doomed to failure (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "someone doomed to failure". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEAD (synonym of "Absolutely") + DUCK (synonym of "avoid"); definition: "someone doomed to failure" The answer is DEAD DUCK.

Absolutely avoid someone doomed to failure (4,4)

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