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water off a duck's back
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Japanese Meaning
批判や侮辱など、相手に害を与える可能性があるものが、実際には全く影響を与えず、相手に動揺をもたらさない状態を指す
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Something potentially harmful or hurtful, such as criticism or insult, that nevertheless has no effect or impact on the target.
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water off a duck's back
Despite the harsh reviews, the criticism was just water off a duck's back to her; she continued with her work undeterred.
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Despite the harsh reviews, the criticism was just water off a duck's back to her; she continued with her work undeterred.
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