bagai mencurah air ke daun keladi

Malay

Etymology

Literally, “like pouring water to a taro leaf”

Prepositional phrase

bagai mencurah air ke daun keladi

  1. (simile) unheeded (of advice or criticism), like water off a duck's back

Synonyms

  • bagai hujan jatuh ke pasir
  • bagai mencurah garam ke laut
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