Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to take to something like a duck to water

idiom

/tə teɪk tu ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ə dʌk tʊ ˈwɔːtə/

Definition

To learn or become proficient at something very quickly and easily.

Examples

When she started playing the piano, she took to it like a duck to water, impressing everyone with her talent.
After joining the writing group, he took to sharing his stories like a duck to water.

Meaning

This phrase illustrates how naturally and effortlessly someone adapts to a new situation or activity, akin to how ducks instinctively know how to swim in water.