water
n. C / Un. the clear liquid that falls as rain and is found in oceans, rivers, and lakes. You need to drink it to stay alive.
n. a transparent, tasteless, odourless, and nearly colourless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms.
I drink a glass of water every morning.
The hikers carried extra bottles of water because the weather was extremely hot and dry.
The availability of clean drinking water remains a critical challenge for urban planners in rapidly developing regions where infrastructure often lags behind population growth.
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to specific bodies of water or distinct servings.
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blood in the water
In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, or enhanced expectation of victory by the others.
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blood is thicker than water
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.
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blow out of the water
To trounce; to defeat thoroughly, as at a game or in battle.