25 Idioms about Water

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as dull as dishwater/ditch water – incredibly boring
blood is thicker than water – loyalty to family is the most important
come hell or high water – despite any difficulties that may occur
dead in the water – unable to move, unable to function in its usual way
doesn't hold water – isn’t valid, isn’t reasonable
in deep water(s) – in trouble, in a difficult or dangerous situation
in hot water – in trouble
like a duck to water – able to pick something up very quickly and easily
like a fish out of water – in an uncomfortable/awkward situation
mouth-watering – delicious
still waters run deep – a seemingly quiet manner can hide a more passionate nature
to blow something out the water – to discredit something by exposing its flaws or by creating something better
to cast your bread upon the waters – to do something good without expecting a reward
to dip your toe in the water – to test/try something cautiously
to go through fire and water – to face any danger
to keep your head above the water – to stop yourself from giving in to difficulties, to keep out of debt
to muddy the waters – to complicate a situation
to pour cold water on something – to be negative about something
to pour oil on troubled waters – to try and placate people who are having a disagreement or dispute
to throw the baby out with the bath water – to accidentally discard something valuable along with other useless objects
to walk on water – to do something that seems like it should be impossible
troubled waters – a difficult situation
water off a duck’s back – a mean comment that doesn’t appear to have an effect on the person it’s about
water under the bridge – previous events that are now deemed inconsequential
watering hole – pub or bar

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29 Apr 2019
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