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The phrase “if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck” is a simple and popular expression used to indicate that if something or someone has all the characteristics or appearances of a particular thing, then it is most likely that thing. Here are 20 quotes that are variations or expansions on this concept:
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“If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck.” – Anonymous
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“If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, you have probably found yourself a duck.” – Unknown
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“When something looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and talks like a duck, you don’t need a science degree to know it’s a duck.” – Unknown
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“If it looks like a duck, behaves like a duck, and sounds like a duck, it’s probably a duck.” – Unknown
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“If it looks like a duck, if it walks like a duck, and if it quacks like a duck, then it is probably a duck.” – Unknown
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“When you see something that looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, why waste time looking for a swan?” – Unknown
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“If something has feathers, webbed feet, and a bill, then it’s probably a duck.” – Unknown
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“If it looks like a duck, acts like a duck, and sounds like a duck, stop searching for a swan.” – Unknown
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“If it has the appearance of a duck, the movement of a duck, and the sound of a duck, it’s highly likely it’s a duck.” – Unknown
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“When something resembles a duck, moves like a duck, and vocalizes like a duck, it’s most likely a duck.” – Unknown BEST QUOTES ABOUT COMMUNITY SEFVICE
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“When it displays the physical traits, mannerisms, and sounds of a duck, it is undoubtedly a duck.” – Unknown
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“If it looks similar to a duck, imitates the actions of a duck, and communicates like a duck, it’s probably a duck.” – Unknown
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“When it bears the resemblance of a duck, mimics the behavior of a duck, and emits the sound of a duck, it’s hard to argue against it being a duck.” – Unknown
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“If it appears similar to a duck, behaves similarly to a duck, and makes the same sounds as a duck, you’d be hard-pressed to believe it’s anything other than a duck.” – Unknown
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“When an entity possesses the traits, performs the actions, and echoes the voice of a duck, logic dictates that it is indeed a duck.” – Unknown
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“If it shares the attributes of a duck, showcases the activities of a duck, and voices the sounds of a duck, it’s highly probable that it is a duck.” – Unknown
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“When it closely resembles a duck, moves like a duck, and cries like a duck, it’s sensible to assume it’s nothing but a duck.” – Unknown
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“If it closely resembles a duck, behaves like a duck, and sounds like a duck, then it’s safe to assume it’s an actual duck.” – Unknown
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“When it exhibits the physical features of a duck, exhibits the behaviors of a duck, and vocalizes like a duck, it’s difficult to argue that it isn’t a duck.” – Unknown
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“If something bears a strong resemblance to a duck, carries out the behaviors of a duck, and produces the sounds of a duck, it’s most likely a duck.” – Unknown