như nước đổ lá khoai
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Meaning · English
like water off a duck's back.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
like water off a duck's back
Having no effect or making no impression
English
Near equivalent
let something slip
Accidentally reveal a secret or piece of information
English
Near equivalent
như nước đổ đầu vịt
like water off a duck's back.
Tiếng Việt · via let something slip
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Common questions
What does “như nước đổ lá khoai” mean?
like water off a duck's back.
Is “như nước đổ lá khoai” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“like water off a duck's back” (English) — near equivalent.