Water Idioms
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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 more ➺
a drowning man will clutch at a straw
Meaning: It refers to the desperate measures that someone in need may make in order to come out of the situation.
Example: Although there was no possibility of success he tried his hand at this interview to get a job because a downing man will even clutch at a straw. Read more ➺
Meaning: past events that are not important anymore
Example: We used to have big disagreements some years back, but that's all water under the bridge now. We get along fine. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very serious situation
Example: The political party is in deep water after it was discovered that their candidate had lied in the report. Read more ➺
Meaning: to reach the highest point of success
Example: The music band comprising engineering students is currently on the crest of a wave, with a launch of new album it has planned for next year. Read more ➺
Meaning: deter or discourage somebody
Example: It is not nice to pour cold water on someone's plan when you do not want to be a part of it in the first place. Read more ➺
Meaning: be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
Example: The speaker said that everyone should make an effort towards the protection of the environment, as everyone was in the same boat, and climate changes would have dire consequences for all. Read more ➺
Meaning: water
Example: It is blistering hot outside, I could really do with an iced cold glass of Adam's ale. Read more ➺
