Phrase guide

walk on water

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To perform godlike or superhuman feats.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He may be rich and influential, but he can't walk on water.
  • After the day I had today, I feel like I could walk on water.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see walk, water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the miracle of Jesus walking on water, described in the Gospels.