water ·phrase (IDIOM)

她经常收到投诉，但这些对她来说就像水从鸭背上滑落。

She often receives complaints, but they are like ___water off a duck's back to her.

他如此自信，任何批评都像水从鸭背上滑落。

He is so sure of himself that any criticism is like ___water off a duck's back.

对她来说，苛刻的话语就像水从鸭背上滑落；她不受影响。

For her, harsh words are like water off a duck's back; she remains unaffected.

你错过会议的借口站不住脚。

Your excuse for missing the meeting just ___doesn't ___hold ___water.

许多阴谋论很有趣，但经不起推敲。

Many conspiracy theories are entertaining but ___don't ___hold ___water under scrutiny.

被告的故事在法庭上站不住脚。

The defendant's story ___didn't ___hold ___water in court.

即使打两份工，许多人在这种经济形势下也只是勉强维持生计。

Even with a second job, many people are only just keeping their head above water in this economy.

这家家族企业全靠一群忠实的顾客才得以勉强维持。

The family business is keeping its head above water thanks to a loyal group of customers.

尽管经济衰退，这家小咖啡馆通过提供价格实惠的餐食，得以勉强维持下去。

Despite the recession, the small cafe is keeping its head above water by offering affordable meals.