take to something like a duck to water
US /teɪk tu ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ə dʌk tu ˈwɔtər/
UK /teɪk tu ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ə dʌk tu ˈwɔtər/
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물 만난 오리처럼, 쉽게 적응하다
to quickly and easily learn or adapt to something new, especially something that is enjoyable or natural for one
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She took to painting like a duck to water, producing beautiful artwork in no time.
그녀는 물 만난 오리처럼 그림을 그리기 시작하여, 순식간에 아름다운 작품들을 만들어냈다.
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Despite his initial hesitation, he took to his new role like a duck to water.
처음에는 망설였지만, 그는 물 만난 오리처럼 새로운 역할에 적응했다.