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Meaning of the word "(like) water off a duck's back" in English

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(like) water off a duck's back

US /ˈwɔtər ɔf ə dʌks bæk/
UK /ˈwɔtər ɔf ə dʌks bæk/
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Idiom

1.

criticism or negative comments that have no effect on someone

Example:
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He tried to insult her, but it was like water off a duck's back.
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Criticism rolls off him like water off a duck's back.
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