Meeting sweethearts – they’re easy to take out (7,5)
I believe the answer is:
sitting ducks
'meeting sweethearts' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sitting ducks that I've seen before include "Easy targets" , "small things not to be missed?" .)