Literally "to drive a duck onto a perch"; to force someone to do something that is far beyond their ability or against their will.

To force or pressure someone into doing something that is far beyond their ability or capacity.

Literally meaning to build a house on top of a house; describes unnecessary repetition, organizational redundancy, or a lack of original ideas.

to drive a duck onto a perch; to push someone to do a task that is beyond their ability or that they are unwilling to do