English Dictionary

water off a duck's back

名詞

不可算名詞

Something potentially harmful or hurtful, such as criticism or insult, that nevertheless has no effect or impact on the target.

日本語の意味

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

Despite the harsh reviews, the criticism was just water off a duck's back to her; she continued with her work undeterred.

厳しい批評があったにもかかわらず、その批判は彼女には何の影響もなく、彼女は動じずに仕事を続けた。

意味（1）

Something potentially harmful or hurtful, such as criticism or insult, that nevertheless has no effect or impact on the target.

She's always going on at him about something, but to him it's all water off a duck's back.