like a duck to water

A form of like a duck takes to water — Very naturally; without effort.

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. alternativeidiomaticsimileAlternative form of like a duck takes to water.
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APA

like a duck to water. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/like%20a%20duck%20to%20water

MLA

“like a duck to water.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/like%20a%20duck%20to%20water. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “like a duck to water,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/like%20a%20duck%20to%20water.

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