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drink from a firehose

idiom

To be overwhelmed (with work, information, etc.); to be inundated with an unrestricted or unfiltered amount.


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  1. 01

    drink with the flies

    To drink alcohol while alone.

  2. 02

    drive someone to drink

    To cause someone to drink lots of alcohol, as an escape from frustration.

  3. 03

    drive to drink

    Synonym of drive someone crazy.

  4. 04

    hold one's drink

    Synonym of hold one's liquor.

  5. 05

    long drink

    A relatively weak (low alcoholic content per volume) and voluminous mixed drink, typically containing lots of ice and mixer.

  6. 06

    preach water and drink wine

    To act hypocritically; to fail to practice what one preaches.

  7. 07

    straw that stirs the drink

    The person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.

  8. 08

    top-heavy with drink

    drunk

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