be (like) water off a duck's back
be (like) water off a duck's back
To be a fleeting presence; to not have a lasting impact on someone or something. I envy my sister because any criticism or judgment is like water off a duck's back to her.
See also: back, off, water
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be (like) water off a ˌduck’s ˈback
(informal) used to say that something, especially criticism, has no effect on somebody: His book got bad reviews, but it was all water off a duck’s back — he doesn’t care at all what they say.See also: back, off, water
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be water off a duck's back
- envy (one) for (something)
- envy for
- write on water
- like water off a duck's back
- be the envy of (someone or something)
- be the envy of somebody/something
- a fleeting glance
- fleeting
- fleeting glance