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.
Synonyms
  • Adapt quickly
  • Take to something easily
  • Fit in seamlessly