This is lesson 31 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 31- Idioms about Water
1- Tread water = To make no progress while trying to stay in the same position.
Despite all her efforts, she was just treading water in her career.
2- Spend money like water (like there’s no tomorrow) = To spend money recklessly or in large amounts.
After winning the lottery, he started spending money like water on luxury cars and vacations.
3- Land him in hot water = To get someone into trouble.
His careless remarks during the meeting landed him in hot water with his boss.
4- Swimming against the tide = Going against the general trend or opinion.
By supporting that unpopular policy, she was clearly swimming against the tide.
5- Keep your head above water = To just manage to survive, especially financially or in difficult situations.
With all the bills coming in, it’s getting hard to keep my head above water.
6- In deep water = In serious trouble or a difficult situation.
When the company’s fraud was exposed, the CEO found himself in deep water.
7- Make a splash = To attract a lot of attention, especially when newly arrived or introduced.
The young designer made a splash at Fashion Week with her bold new collection.
8- Throw me a lifeline = To offer help or support in a difficult situation.
When I was drowning in debt, my friend threw me a lifeline by offering an interest-free loan.
9- First test the water = To try something out before committing to it.
Before investing in the stock, I decided to test the water with a small amount.
10- Poured cold water on my idea = To discourage or dampen enthusiasm for something.
My manager poured cold water on my idea to expand the business overseas.
11- Water under the bridge = Something in the past that is no longer important or worth discussing.
We had our disagreements, but that’s all water under the bridge now.
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