He is a bit of an odd duck, but he is very kind.
odd duck
idiomAn unusual person, especially one with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics.
Everyone in the office thought he was an odd duck because he always wore a cape to work.
Although he was considered an odd duck by his peers due to his eccentric habits, his brilliant mind made him an essential member of the research team.
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all duck or no dinner
All or nothing.
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break one's duck
To do something for the first time.
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dead duck
One who is in serious danger or trouble.
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duck down
To crouch in order to hide or protect oneself.
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duck off
To lie low; to hide.
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duck out
To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.
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duck soup
Something which is easy; a piece of cake.
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odd and curious
On the Isle of Man, the common or general man.