How is the phrase как с гуся вода translated from Russian to English

English translation
like water off a duck's back
phrase

Критика или оскорбления, не оказывающие воздействия на кого-то.

Criticism or insults having no effect on someone.

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  • Её резкие слова для него были как вода для утки. — Her harsh words were like water off a duck's back to him.

  • Почему ты позволяешь их комментариям скользить мимо как вода для утки? — Why do you let their comments roll off you like water off a duck's back?

  • Мне бы хотелось реагировать на критику как вода для утки. — I wish I could react to criticism like water off a duck's back.

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