Like a duck to water meaning
What does the saying 'Like a duck to water' mean?
Idiom: Like a duck to water
Meaning:
If someone has a natural talent for something and enjoys it, they take to it like a duck to water.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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