Water
Meaning: try to calm, soothe or placate a problematic situation
Example: She's such a calm person; last week, the whole office was in uproar until she stepped in and poured oil on troubled waters. Read on
Meaning: being uncomfortable and restless
Example: Our new teacher looked like a fish out of the water, nobody was aware of the issue. Read on
Meaning: we can offer good things to people but we can't force them to accept that
Example: I have tried my level best to educate him well, but he is still having a non-serious behavior, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Read on
Meaning: a difficult phase of life
Example: The situation was getting worse, but like all the other members of the company, he was fascinated by troubled waters. Read on
Meaning: unable to produce movement
Example: Their company is trying to revive an income that is dead in the water. Read on
Meaning: to succeed to survive in bad financial situations
Example: I have to work 60 hours a week just to keep my head above water. I don't know how people do it. Read on
Meaning: to remove something good in the bid of getting rid of something bad
Example: Janet quitting her job because her ex started working there is a classic example of throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Read on
Meaning: to have passion or furore underneath a calm expression
Example: Though he rarely speaks in class, still waters run deep. Read on
Meaning: come what may
Example: I want to complete this report by today, come hell or high water. Read on
Meaning: family relations and bonds are closer than other relationships
Example: When you get into trouble, usually your family will be the ones to bail you out, not your friends. After all, blood is thicker than water. Read on
