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like water off a duck's back

Meaning: Having no effect on someone.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: Similar to: roll with the punches; take (something) in stride The expression suggests that something has no effect in the same way that water rolls off a duck's back, not penetrating the bird's feathers.

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More English idioms

  • need something like one needs a hole in the head — To have absolutely no need for something.
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  • on the nose — Exactly.

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