What does the idiom “play duck and drakes” mean?

• The idiom "play duck and drakes" means – To waste money or resources recklessly.​• play duck and drakes (idiom)English Meaning: to behave recklessly, especially in wasting money or resources.Bangla Meaning: অর্থ বা সম্পদ অবিবেচকভাবে নষ্ট করা।Example Sentence:- He has been playing duck and drakes with his inheritance and will soon be broke.Source:- Cambridge Dictionary.- Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.