Water off a duck's back meaning
What does the saying 'Water off a duck's back' mean?
Idiom: Water off a duck's back
Meaning:
If criticism or something similar is like water off a duck's back to somebody, they aren't affected by it in the slightest.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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