som vatten på en gås
Meaning: Something that has no effect or makes no impression, sliding off harmlessly.
Language: Swedish
Literally: like water on a goose
Category: Animals
Origin: Based on the natural property of water beading and rolling off a goose's waterproofed feathers without soaking in.
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