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What does the phrase took to it like a duck takes to water mean in this sentence?

When the young woman started learning how to play the saxophone, she took to it like a duck takes to
water.
She practiced often
She found it natural.
She improved gradually.
She played for others.
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Since ducks usually dip their heads in water with ease, the phrase means that the woman found playing the saxophone natural.

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