Water off a duck’s back培训教程文件.pptVIP

Water off a duck’s back what’s the meaning of “water off a duck’s back”? Guess it and discuss it with your partner The reason why it means do something in vain is that the duck’s back is like an umbrella so when we water it ,it does nothing. 鸭子身上的毛就像雨衣一样，水在上面呆不住，指毫无作用。 Examples: I keep telling him it’s foolish to gamble all his pay but it’s like water off a duck’s back gamble: To expose to hazard; risk Make sentences yourself and remember the meaning * * It means do something in vain 指毫无作用 *