Mr. Styer could not recollect any real duds.

Linguine with clam sauce, though, was a real dud - devoid of seasoning and overcooked.

From what I hear, the kid's a real dud.

In unskilled hands, the dish can be a real dud - the spinach soggy from too much oil, the nuts bland, the raisins too hard.

The show "Survivor" is a big hit with my 13-year-old son, but is a real dud for this 49-year-old.

The dessert that should have been a no-brainer in a southwestern cafe was a real dud: the flan.

There were no real duds in the group, except a couple that suffered from an excess of sulfur dioxide, a preservative.

On all counts, this potboiler is a real dud.

Cosby shook his head wearily, "We did that last month, and it was a real dud.

I thought the Anna Karenina was a real dud .