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11 Water Idioms<\/h1>\n

Water is everywhere! That’s why we have so many idioms with water! Check out their meanings in this article.<\/p>\n

In Hot Water<\/h2>\n

To be in trouble or have problems.<\/p>\n

He was in hot water<\/b> after missing an important meeting.<\/div>\n
She got in hot water<\/b> for not finishing the report on time.<\/div>\n

Water Under the Bridge<\/h2>\n

Past problems that are no longer important.<\/p>\n

Even though they had a fight last year, they decided it was water under the bridge<\/b>.<\/div>\n
The argument is over now\u2014it\u2019s water under the bridge<\/b>.<\/div>\n

Keep Your Head Above Water<\/h2>\n

To survive in a difficult situation.<\/p>\n

With so many assignments, Maria is just trying to keep her head above water<\/b>.<\/div>\n
After losing his job, Tom worked extra hours to keep his head above water<\/b>.<\/div>\n

Test the Waters<\/h2>\n

To try something out first to see if it will work.<\/p>\n

Before launching the new product, the team decided to test the waters<\/b> with a small group of customers.<\/div>\n
Before signing up for the club, she wanted to test the waters<\/b> by attending one meeting.<\/div>\n

Don\u2019t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t lose or remove something good when you are trying to get rid of something bad.<\/p>\n

When cleaning your desk, be careful not to throw away the notes you need along with the old papers. In other words, don\u2019t throw the baby out with the bathwater<\/b>.<\/div>\n
While fixing his essay, he made sure to keep his best ideas and not throw the baby out with the bathwater<\/b>.<\/div>\n

Go with the Flow<\/h2>\n

To accept things as they happen without stressing about every detail.<\/p>\n

Instead of planning every minute of the day, she chose to go with the flow<\/b> and see what happened.<\/div>\n
When the weather changed suddenly, they decided to go with the flow<\/b> and enjoyed the day, no matter what.<\/div>\n

In Deep Water<\/h2>\n

To be in a difficult or challenging situation.<\/p>\n

When he took on too many chores, Liam soon found himself in deep water<\/b>.<\/div>\n
She was in deep water<\/b> when the project deadline came and she wasn\u2019t ready.<\/div>\n

Fish Out of Water<\/h2>\n

Feeling out of place in a new or different environment.<\/p>\n

At the new school, Emma felt like a fish out of water<\/b> at first.<\/div>\n
He felt like a fish out of water<\/b> at the party, as he didn\u2019t know anyone there.<\/div>\n

Come Hell or High Water<\/h2>\n

No matter what happens, something will be done or will happen.<\/p>\n

I will finish my homework, come hell or high water<\/b>.<\/div>\n
They promised to visit us, come hell or high water<\/b>.<\/div>\n

A Drop in the Bucket<\/h2>\n

A very small amount compared to what is needed.<\/p>\n

The money she donated was just a drop in the bucket<\/b> compared to what the charity needed.<\/div>\n
One extra cookie is a drop in the bucket<\/b> when there are so many to share.<\/div>\n

To Be Under Water<\/h2>\n

To owe more money than something is worth or to feel overwhelmed by problems.<\/p>\n

After borrowing too much money, the family found themselves under water<\/b>.<\/div>\n
With many bills to pay, he felt completely under water<\/b>.<\/div>\n

To Make a Splash<\/h2>\n

To get a lot of attention, usually in a positive way.<\/p>\n

The new art exhibit really made a splash<\/b> in the city.<\/div>\n
She made a splash<\/b> at the science fair with her creative project.<\/div>\n
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