water · n
be (like) water off a duck's back
C2 If criticisms, insults, etc., are like water off a duck's back to you, they do not affect you at all.
Dictionary examples:
She calls him lazy and useless, but it's like water off a duck's back. (52.0)
running water
C1 If a building has running water, water comes into it through pipes.
Dictionary examples:
The summer homes on the island have no running water. (13.6)
not hold water
C2 If you say that an argument doesn't hold water, you mean that it can't be true.
Dictionary examples:
The jury convicted her because her story just didn’t hold water. (60.6)
fresh water
C2 water from lakes, rivers, etc. that has no salt in it
Dictionary examples:
These fish live in fresh water. (14.2)
keep your head above water
C2 to have just enough money to live or to continue a business
Dictionary examples:
With extra income from private sponsorship, the club is just about managing to keep its head above water. (60.8)
water (LIQUID)
A1 the clear liquid that falls from the sky as rain and is necessary for animal and plant life
Dictionary examples:
Fish swim in water, not air! (0.0)
I drink water, not rocks! (0.0)
Water is not for walking on! (0.0)
a bottle/drink/glass of water (10.4)
hot/cold water (12.0)
a drop of water (17.6)
bottled/mineral/tap water (79.6)
water (OCEAN/LAKE)
A2 an area of water, such as the ocean, a lake, or a swimming pool
Dictionary examples:
I fell into the water trying to take a selfie! (0.0)
I found treasure in the water! It's just an old shoe. (0.0)
I jumped into the water and scared all the fish! (0.0)
The water's much warmer today - are you coming for a swim? (22.2)
Dad, I swam a whole length of the pool under water! (25.7)