(like) water off a duck's back
US /ˈwɔtər ɔf ə dʌks bæk/
UK /ˈwɔtər ɔf ə dʌks bæk/
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come acqua fresca, non fare effetto
criticism or negative comments that have no effect on someone
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He tried to insult her, but it was like water off a duck's back.
Ha provato a insultarla, ma è stato come acqua fresca.
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Criticism rolls off him like water off a duck's back.
Le critiche gli scivolano addosso come acqua fresca.