Phrase guide

like water

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Abundantly; consumed rapidly or found in great quantity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: simile

Examples

  • He throws great parties: the beer flows like water.
  • We will invade the village, and the blood will flow like water.
  • In our house we go through paper towels like water.

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Antonyms: none provided

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